critically ill patients. One of the most notable advancements has been the use of stem cells to regenerate tissue in the body and cure disease such as Type I diabetes. While stem cell research is still in its infancy it represents one of the most important tools for the future development of biological science.[i] Considering the advantages of stem cell research‚ experts in the field have noted that this process of stem cell research enables biomedical professionals to develop treatments and possible
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First‚ where do stem cells come from‚ and what properties do they exhibit that make them stem cells? Human embryonic stem cells come from an embryo that develops from an egg. These eggs were originally collected for reproductive purposes. The eggs are fertilized in vitro‚ and the embryo is donated for research. The donation only happens after the eggs are no longer needed. The donor is informed of the intended use‚ and consent has been given. These stem cells are found when the embryo is between
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2012 Stem Cell Research: Medical Advantages Greatly debated‚ stem cell research is very controversial; especially embryonic stem cell research. Many debate over the ethics of the research versus the medical advantages. The medical advantages outweigh the ethical views. The mass of embryonic stem cells that are used come for in vitro fertilization (IVF) (Black). Those cells are disposed as medical waste—using them for research gives those cells a purpose and to be wasted (16). Embryonic stem cells
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Stem Cell Research: The Opportunity to Change Your Life Back to Normal Why is it that we don’t appreciate what we have until we don’t have it anymore? You don’t think much of your legs‚ your arms‚ or your eye. But it is only when you are unable to use one of these parts‚ or know that you will never be able to use it again‚ when you realize the grave importance of it. But what if I could tell you there is a way to repair the loss of that once unappreciated part of your body? With Stem Cell research
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Stem cells are an undifferentiated cell of a multicellular organism that is capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type‚ and from which certain other kinds of cell arise by differentiation. The body is not able to produce new neurons to repair spinal cords injuries‚ such as those that cause paralysis. Because of this‚ there is no way for doctors to restore movement to paralyzed people. Stem cells may be the perfect solution to that problem. Researchers have found that implants
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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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Stem cells are "blank" cells that have the potential to develop into any type of cell in the body -- nerve cells‚ heart cells‚ kidney cells. Scientists are trying to harvest the cells before they have differentiated‚ then coax them into becoming certain types. If they could grow cardiac cells‚ for instance‚ scientists one day might be able to replace damaged heart tissue in someone who has had a heart attack. By growing nerve cells they might be able to repair brain cells damaged by Alzheimer’s or
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The Impacts of the Popularization and Transnational Influence of Stem Cell on Health Care and Federal Funding Issues in the Philippines As time goes by‚ there seems to be a gradual influence of modern sensibility on the way humans perceive the concept of health. In fact‚ nowadays‚ there seems to be a blurring of the line between health and wellness. Because of this‚ it is inevitable that in a modern society‚ people are now being more conscious with their body and their health is now being a worrisome
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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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Issues Of Stem Cell Research When it comes to great controversial debates Stem Cell Research is one of the first that comes to my mind. It involves concerning issues that many Americans today argue that have positive or destructive outcomes. It’s a touchy subject but one that must be addressed if it is to be accepted by all those around us. Just like abortion Stem Cell Research causes sides to be divided‚ but before we can begin to argue both sides of this difficult debate we must first realize
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