Question

Which group of conditions correctly represents the emerging applications of stem cell therapy?

Options

• SCID, leukaemia, and thalassaemia

• Diabetes, osteoarthritis, and Parkinson's disease

• Spinal cord injuries and wound healing

• Sickle cell anaemia and brain injuries

Answer 1

The emerging applications of stem cell therapy target diabetes, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, and the restoration of vision and hearing. The other option groups represent established treatments (SCID and blood-related conditions) or physical trauma repair uses (brain, spinal cord injuries, wound healing).