Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Stem Cell Therapy for Tissue Regeneration

Stem Cell Therapy for Tissue Regeneration

Stem cell therapy is a method used in regenerative medicine to repair and restore function to damaged tissues and organs. Stem cells have the potential to proliferate and differentiate into various tissue types, making them ideal candidates for tissue regeneration. For example, hematopoietic stem cell transplants are commonly used in blood cancer treatment to replenish damaged bone marrow and restore healthy blood cells.
Types of Stem Cells used in Stem Cell Therapy
The two main cell types that...

Bone Marrow Sampling and Transplants

Bone Marrow Sampling and Transplants

Bone marrow transplant is a potential cure for several diseases, including cancer and specific genetic disorders. Notably, this procedure is applicable for patients suffering from aplastic anemia, certain types of leukemia, severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID), Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, thalassemia, sickle-cell disease, and certain cancers.
The transplant begins with high doses of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, which aim to destroy the...

Embryonic Stem Cells

Embryonic Stem Cells

Embryonic stem (ES) cells were first discovered in mice in 1981 by Martin Evans. In 1998, James Thomson identified a method to isolate embryonic stem cells from humans. Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are obtained from 3-5 day old embryos that remain unused after an in vitro fertilization procedure.
ES cells are grown in a culture medium where they can divide indefinitely, creating ES cell lines. Under certain conditions, ES cells can differentiate, either spontaneously into a variety of...

Stem Cell Culture

Stem Cell Culture

Stem cell research aims to find ways to use stem cells to regenerate and repair cellular damage. Over time, most adult cells undergo the wear and tear of aging and lose their ability to divide and repair themselves. Stem cells do not display a particular morphology or function. Adult stem cells, which exist as a small subset of cells in most tissues, keep dividing and can differentiate into a number of specialized cells generally formed by that tissue. These cells enable the body to renew and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Ovarian reserve testing in long-term hormonal contraceptive users - proceed with caution.

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC·2026

Same author

Transabdominal retrieval of oocytes when transvaginal access is not an option: mastering an egg-cellent technique.

Fertility and sterility·2026

Same author

Register, diagnose, deliver-the story of first birth after endometriosis surgery told in International Classification of Diseases codes.

Fertility and sterility·2026

Same author

Development of institutional guidelines for menstrual suppression and abnormal uterine bleeding in patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy for hematologic malignancies.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2026

Same author

Hyperresponse during ovarian stimulation despite profoundly suppressed ovarian reserve markers in a patient with long-term combined hormonal contraceptive use.

F&S reports·2025

Same author

Optimizing Patient Experiences and Outcomes: Proposal to Develop an Endometriosis Care Quality Collaborative in the United States.

Journal of minimally invasive gynecology·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Use of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation to Assess the Origin of Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Use of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation to Assess the Origin of Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Published on: October 3, 2018

Needs assessment for those donating to stem cell research.

Julianne Zweifel¹, Mindy Christianson, Ami S Jaeger

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA.

Fertility and Sterility

|June 5, 2007

Summary

Couples donating embryos for research often have unanswered questions and rarely seek counseling. Outside programs may restrict donation options, highlighting a need for better informed decisions and support.

More Related Videos

Assessing Stem Cell DNA Integrity for Cardiac Cell Therapy

Assessing Stem Cell DNA Integrity for Cardiac Cell Therapy

Published on: January 25, 2019

Detection of Residual Donor Erythroid Progenitor Cells after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Hemoglobinopathies

Detection of Residual Donor Erythroid Progenitor Cells after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Hemoglobinopathies

Published on: September 6, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Use of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation to Assess the Origin of Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Use of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation to Assess the Origin of Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Published on: October 3, 2018

Assessing Stem Cell DNA Integrity for Cardiac Cell Therapy

Assessing Stem Cell DNA Integrity for Cardiac Cell Therapy

Published on: January 25, 2019

Detection of Residual Donor Erythroid Progenitor Cells after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Hemoglobinopathies

Detection of Residual Donor Erythroid Progenitor Cells after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Hemoglobinopathies

Published on: September 6, 2017

Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Bioethics
Stem Cell Research

Background:

Embryo donation for stem cell research involves complex decisions for couples.
Understanding couples' information needs and decision-making processes is crucial for ethical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the information needs and decision-making processes of couples donating embryos for stem cell research.
To identify challenges and areas for improvement in the embryo donation process.

Main Methods:

Qualitative and quantitative interviews were conducted with 45 couples donating embryos.
Participants used Likert scales to assess views on embryos, donation analogies, and counseling.
Thematic analysis was used for recorded responses.

Main Results:

Most couples (53%) did not view embryos as children; many (31-27%) equated embryo donation to organ/blood donation.
Nearly half (47%) donated to help others, but 96% received no counseling.
20% were denied donation to other couples by outside programs.

Conclusions:

Few couples seeking embryo disposition counseling, despite having concerns.
Outside programs may limit donation options, necessitating clearer guidelines.
Improved information, addressed gamete issues, and psychological support are needed for couples making embryo disposition decisions.