4 - Disease Modeling and Drug Screening
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Practice Questions
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What does iPSC stand for?
💡 Hint: It involves reprogramming adult cells.
Name one disease that can be modeled with iPSCs.
💡 Hint: Think about neurodegenerative diseases.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technology allows scientists to model diseases using patients' own cells?
💡 Hint: It involves reprogramming cells.
True or False: iPSCs can only be derived from embryonic tissues.
💡 Hint: Think about how these cells are created.
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Design a study investigating drug response variability in diabetic iPSCs. What parameters would you consider?
💡 Hint: Consider factors like blood sugar levels and genetic markers.
Propose a method to mitigate tumorigenicity risks from using iPSCs for therapy.
💡 Hint: Think about the differentiation process and safety protocols.
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