bstract: Embryonic stem cell research involves the destruction of an embryo after stem cells are extracted. The ethical considerations of destroying an embryo results in a controversy where proponents of the research are pitted against pro life supporters who see the destruction of the embryo as immoral. This paper addresses the objections to embryonic stem cell research‚ similar to those against abortion‚ which are rooted in the belief that it is morally impermissible to intentionally take the life
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many new areas of biology and found two areas of biology that interested me the most: microbiology and cell biology and during my final two years I have‚ through my module options and project choices‚ tailored my degree towards these two interests. In my third year of study‚ I undertook a project studying soil-dwelling bacteria and their ability to produce antibiotic compounds‚ while
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Stem Cells and the Future of Developmental Medicine Stem cells have a remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. Stem cells undergo processes to form new types of cells which can have a specialized function. According to this function‚ lives could be saved by the formation of new tissues and organs. Some of the specialized cells are muscle cells‚ brain cells or blood cells. Although stem cell research is debatable due to moral concerns
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While discussion of human cloning is an ongoing debate‚ the idea of cloning organs is sought after. There is new technology that is trying to do this by printing out organs. Essentially‚ by using a 3D printer‚ organs can be created using a patient’s own cells. So far‚ it is easier to print out certain types of cells‚ such as skin cells. More complicated organs‚ such as kidneys and livers are harder to replicate because their structure has a more diverse‚ complicated plethora of cells. It is also very
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Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Just a Bad Idea Embryonic stem cell research has been an issue of great controversy ever since it began. In 1998 a group of scientists led by Dr. James Thompson at the University of Wisconsin developed a way to isolate and grow stem cells in order to do research (Stem Cell Basics). Many studies have shown that success in embryonic stem cell research could lead to therapies that could prevent and cure various life threatening and crippling ailments. Genetic disorders
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Stem Cell Research: Annotated Bibliography Bhartiya‚ Deepa‚ et al. “Ovarian Stem Cells: Absence of Evidence Is Not Evidence Of Abscense.” Journal of Ovarian Research 6.1 (2013): 1-6. Web. 2 Nov. 2013. This scholarly journal presents the audience with information regarding new studies done in animals such as sheep‚ mice‚ monkey and a trial using human ovaries. Instead of stem cells being studied‚ cysts are the main objective of this case study. A breakthrough was reached as the researchers found
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Until the last century‚ genetic altering was‚ for the most part‚ out of the question. One of the first forms of genetic altering was in the 1930’s when some American states were sterilizing the less intelligent people by force. In the 1970’s‚ the first embryos were being produced outside the human body by a process called in vitro fertilization. This was able to give infertile couples the blessing of having their own children. By the 1990’s‚ mammals were successfully being cloned; something deemed
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Stem Cell Research Stem cell research has always been a controversial subject and will always be debated. The idea of taking a stem cell out of a baby that has not been born yet‚ and put in somebody else to save their life seems morally wrong to some people. Other people us playing god and altering his work to perfect our selves. But there are people that look at it and say is it both a miracle of science and see the future brighter than they did because of it. Stem cell research was started in
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The topic of embryonic stem cells is one of large controversy. There are many different reasoning’s for people possessing different opinions including religion‚ medical based arguments‚ and the personal belief of when life begins. These factors play a huge role behind whether or not a person supports the harvesting and transplantation of embryonic stem cells. Although many disagree‚ I believe that stem cell research is beneficial to human-kind. Throughout the years‚ stem cells have been used to treat
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constantly advancing‚ every day we learn more about how life works and through this we increase our knowledge and understanding of health and disease. Even in the last ten years we have had numerous scientific advancements‚ from the human genome project to stem cell research. I hope to one day contribute to this understanding through the knowledge and skills I gain from this course. I have always had an interest in science‚ especially in terms of how illness and disease affects the body. I developed
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