Essays Tagged: "Stem Cell Research"

stem cell research

Stem Cell ResearchWith all the advances in medical technology there are still diseases, illnesses an ... tions that cannot be treated or cured effectively. Researchers are now finding that human embryonic stem (ES) cells can provide efficient treatment and possible cures for inoperable diseases.The benef ... with rights and interests? It would be unethical to destroy these embryos to obtain ES cells.These stem cells, however can treat and quite possibly cure many conditions that cannot be treated. ES cel ...

(1 pages) 168 2 3.5 Aug/2002

Subjects: Science Essays

Stem Cell Research Moral Debate. An ethical debate about stem cell research. Inlcudes both pros and cons of the issue, along with the view of the Catholic Church as well as a personal opinion.

Stem Cell Research Moral DebateToday stem cell research is a very controversial issue. Within the pa ... a very controversial issue. Within the past few years people have been subject to the debates over stem cell research in the news, in books, and in magazines. But what exactly is stem cell research a ... ell research and how can it benefit the human race? What are the reasons that people are so against stem cell research? It seems that many people have taken a side on this issue. But, no matter what s ...

(4 pages) 797 3 4.4 Apr/2003

Subjects: Science Essays

Stem Cell research.

STEM CELL RESEARCHMedicine today is improving rapidly toward the development of more efficient cures ... t the causes of disease rather than simply treating the symptoms. One of those techniques is called stem cell therapy.Stem cell therapy can be defined as a part of a group of new techniques, or techno ... ases such as Parkinson's Disease and ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), spinal cord injuries, and diabetes.Stem cells have two important characteristics that distinguish them from other types of cells. First ...

(2 pages) 115 0 0.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

Stem Cell Research.

Stem CellsStem cell research is one of the most hotly debated topics in modern science today. In sho ... dividual cells that have the ability to grow into a variety of the body's cells and organs. Certain stem cells are capable of differentiating into virtually any cell type, which gives great promise fo ... ular diseases, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, liver failure, and many others. It is now known that stem cells can be obtained from both embryonic and adult tissues. Human embryonic stem (ES) cells ar ...

(3 pages) 138 1 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

A report on the legalization of embryonic brain stem research.

Brain Stem Cell ResearchThe field of science is advancing every day, getting more technological and compli ... particular field of study that is being paid close attention to is the research of embryonic brain stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are valuable because they can transform into any of the cells found ... cell research. Recently, President Bush decided to ban federal funding for most forms of embryonic stem cell research, allowing the research of only 60 existing lines of stem cells, some of which are ...

(4 pages) 70 0 3.7 May/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biotechnology

Embryonic Stem Cell Research.

Embryonic Stem Cell ResearchA new advance in technology that seems to make itself the topic of talk show round ... nology that seems to make itself the topic of talk show round tables and dinner tables is embryonic stem cell research. With supporters and detractors on both sides of the issue, it is clear that this ... rs.To better comprehend the full magnitude of this type of research, the definition of an embryonic stem cell is required. Embryonic stem cells are undifferentiated cells. They have the ability to for ...

(5 pages) 172 0 5.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Science Essays

"We have gone too far." Is this a fair statement about our progress in biotechnology?

sial debates, and until now, many of these issues have yet to be resolved. The recent brouhaha over stem cell research has led many to ask if Man has gone too far in playing God. Some have regarded th ... s first test-tube baby, Louise Brown. The development of in-vitro fertilisation techniques has made stem cell science possible, and answered the prayers of many infertile couples. Experts forecast tha ...

(3 pages) 149 3 4.5 Aug/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biotechnology

Latest Stem Cell research.

STEM CELL RESEARCHResearch on stem cells is advancing knowledge about how an organism develops from ... rganism develops from a single cell and how healthy cells replace damaged cells in adult organisms. Stem cells are one of the most fascinating areas of biology today. But like many expanding fields of ... scinating areas of biology today. But like many expanding fields of scientific inquiry, research on stem cells raises scientific questions as rapidly as it generates new discoveries.The NIH developed ...

(5 pages) 191 0 3.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

A persuasive essay for the use of stem cells for research.

Many people have not been fully informed on the topic of human pluripotent stem cell research. Most American have heard a lot on one side, and very little on the other. Hence, ... to religioustolerance.com. Having heard extensive lectures on both sides, I believe that embryonic stem cell research shows great promise in bettering the medical and scientific community. I agree wi ... American Association for the Advancement of Science (also known as the AAAS) when theybelieve that stem cell research should be legally and ethically accepted. Using stem cell could reduce the depend ...

(5 pages) 576 3 5.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Stem Cell Research-What are stem cells and why should we continue studying them?

What are stem cells and why should we continue studying them? Stem cells are the source of life. They bridge ... source of life. They bridge the gap from the embryo we start out as and the architecture we become. Stem cell research has been ongoing for more then twenty years. The more we study them the more pote ... the more potential we find. But with every new scientific discovery there is always controversy and stem cells are no different. The controversy arises due to the source of stem cells. Some scientist ...

(3 pages) 326 1 3.8 Nov/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

Stem Cell Research: Moral or Immoral.

Stem Cell Research: Moral or ImmoralBy: Amy RectorEnglish 111First of all to write this paper I feel ... Moral or ImmoralBy: Amy RectorEnglish 111First of all to write this paper I feel I need to explain stem cell research. Stem cells have two important characteristics that set them apart from other typ ... le or the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. It has been hypothesized by some scientists that stem cells may, at some point in the future, become the basis for treating diseases such as Parkinso ...

(2 pages) 116 0 3.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Science Essays

Stem Cell Research Is A Pro

Stem Cell Research is a ProStem Cell Research is based on using the cells from embryonic stem cells ... fetus stage to grow human tissue, and it is also used to prevent or maybe even heal some diseases. Stem Cell Research can help in Parkinson's disease, growing heart muscle, to bone marrow, even brain ... ain tissue.I fall upon the Pro of this issue because I believe that if scientists can use embryonic stem cells before the fetus stage, then I believe there should be no reason to disagree. It is ethic ...

(1 pages) 75 1 4.2 Mar/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

The Stem Cell Research Controversy

aches Hannah and she decides to sacrifice her embryo and transplant the dopamine neurons from human stem cells to prolong Michael's life ("Stem Cell Basics" 2). As an eighteen-year-old college freshma ... freshman Hannah is in no way capable of raising a child; she is capable, however, of saving a life. Stem cell research comprises a myriad of possibilities in disease treatments, is religiously accepte ...

(7 pages) 324 0 3.4 Mar/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

Stem Cell Research Argument

Stem cell research should not be banned because of the vast amount of benefits it can yield. Stem ce ... to treat a wide range of degenerative diseases, can potentially grow into any type of human tissue. Stem cells are extracted from embryos which some Pro-life activists view as a human person. Even tho ... ld the greatest benefits.I find Pro-life activists contradictive because they are supporting to ban stem cell research and cloning. Many would die each year and live a crippled life if we weren't to c ...

(2 pages) 135 0 3.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

Cancerous Genes: Their presence in human DNA

h discoveries. It has only been recently that scientists have been able to clone a sheep or perform stem cell research. However, people like Colorado Governor Richard Lamm argue that biomedical resear ... een people infected with breast or colon cancer and individuals carrying defective genes in their system is this negligible, then it is hardly possible to make a valid verdict as to whether someone co ...

(6 pages) 55 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Human Biology

Should stem cell research be permitted? To what extent, if any, should possible benefits of this research be thought of as over-ridding any moral objections some might have to such research?

Stem cell research is the most controversial and passionately debated topic to arise from the scient ... ssionately debated topic to arise from the scientific and medical fields in the 21st century. These stem cells have the potential to develop into theoretically any cell in the human body thus having t ... the potential to save lives, treat and cure diseases and ailments. It is hotly debated because the stem cells that are used are derived embryos, which when removed kill the embryo. The surplus embryo ...

(6 pages) 384 1 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Stem Cells and Public Policy

Stem Cells and Public PolicyBy: Natalie WhitneyStem cells are a steady rising topic in public policy ... WhitneyStem cells are a steady rising topic in public policy here in the United States. Research on stem cells is supposed to about advancing our knowledge about how we can develop an organism from si ... n's disease. Like a lot of other expanding fields of scientific discovery and research, research on stem cells raises lots of questions regarding life--when it begins, and who can play with it. The go ...

(6 pages) 140 0 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

This essay is about the PROS and CONS of Stem Cell Research.

INTRODUCTIONIs it ethical to favor the killing of unborn babies in order to extract their stem cells for medical research?The word ethics is a theory or system of moral values; the disciplin ... and ethical standings are tested when scientist and theologist go head to head in the debate over "stem cell research".In November 1998, two independent teams U.S scientists reported that they had su ...

(3 pages) 181 0 3.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

Embyronic Stem cell research Evaluate Embyronic Stem Cell research..

Stem cell research is a new technique of growing organs or segments of spinal cords from an embryo t ... spinal cords from an embryo that could possibly save lives. This essay will evaluate the method of stem cell research. Stem cells are extracted from unwanted embryos from infertile couples who are tr ... rogen, but are usually destroyed due to equipment malfunction. To start the process of extracting a stem cell, they leave an embryo to grow until it has 140 cells. This is called a blastocyst. At this ...

(3 pages) 194 0 4.7 Jun/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Genetics & Genome Projects

Stem Cell Research

types of people before making his decision on one of the most controversial issues in our society, stem cell research. The first step he took was becoming knowledgeable on stem cells. Stem cells are ... cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division. Researchers discovered stem cells in the tissues and organs of adults, human embryos, and the newest, umbilical cords. The ...

(6 pages) 86 0 5.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Science Essays