Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
5. Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments? (UPSC mains 2017) (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about stem cell therapy, its applications and advantages.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining stem cells.
Body:
First, explain in detail the concept of stem cell therapy.
Next, write about the various applications of stem cell therapy apart from the above-mentioned treatment – Stem cells have been reported for the therapy of multiple diseases such as leukaemia, lymphoma, brain and spinal cord injury, heart failure, hearing loss etc.
Next, write about the advantages stem cells have over other forms of treatment.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
