Sickle cell disease and the hope of stem cell therapies; ethics in the treatment sickle cell. The past half century has been an era of rapid discoveries: from the humble beginnings of molecular biology‚ discovery of the structure of DNA‚ research on recombinant DNA‚ the discovery of the human embryonic stem cell (ESC)‚ the completion of the Human Genome Projects‚ mammalian cloning and the discovery of ntESCs (nuclear transfer ESCs) by somatic cell nuclear transfer and the ethical sigh of relief
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STEM CELLS Where are stem cells sourced from? Stem cells are sourced from three main sources‚ Embryos‚ bone marrow and umbilical cord blood. Each different sources’ Stem Cells are either totipotent‚ pluripotent or multipotent. Refer to Figure 1 Figure 1 Stem Cells can be categorised into their capability of being cultured into a different cell. Embryonic Stem Cells: Are pluripotent cells meaning they can be cultured into most cell types. The Embryonic Cells are sourced from in the internal cell
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kill‚ stem cells may be the greatest advancement of human science and medicine; but they also may become the greatest failure. There are those who would do anything to advance stem cell research and unlock their potentially enlightening secrets; however‚ there are also those who would go to any means to halt and destroy progress‚ mentioning words such as “ethics‚” “morals‚” and “God.” But what critics don’t understand are the potential benefits‚ as well as new‚ “ethical” sources‚ of stem cells. The
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Tina Date: 11/29/2011 Animals should not Be Used for Medical Testing Nowadays‚ animals are used for medical testing which is hurtful and not necessary. Tens of millions of animals are used each year in federally and privately funded experiments. Do animals feel the same pain that human feel? How do we know that other humans feel pain? We all know that we ourselves can feel pain. We know this from the direct experience of stubbing toe on a chair‚ or having finger slammed in a drawer. So animals
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regenerating new cardiac cells to replace the damaged cells. Since 1956 experimenting with multiple types of stem cells have resulted in various amount of outcomes in improving cardiac function. Stem cell therapy has not yet been perfected and still have unanswered questions in the procedure of administrating therapeutic amounts of stem cells‚ the best route in delivery of the stem cells‚ and how long proper admission should consist of. As well the controversy of the use of embryotic stem cells still
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Stem Cells: The Lethal Lifesaver Stem Cells are the first cells that begin a human life‚ but some people have a problem with using them because of where they come from. So‚ the question is which is more important‚ the death of embryos or the saving of lives? Stem cells are the cells that can be whatever they need to‚ depending on what is needed. The Webster dictionary defines a stem cell as “An unspecialized cell that gives rise to differentiated cells.”. These cells have the potential to save thousands
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Stem Cells: Are They the Cure for Diabetes? Stem Cells: Are They the Cure for Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects 25.8 million people in the United States alone‚ not to mention the 7.0 million people who are undiagnosed and the staggering 79 million people who are pre-diabetic (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ 2011). That number alone should send out an alarm that a cure is needed. Not just a treatment‚ but a real cure that will free sufferers from the strict
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It is true that using cell phones can lead to bullying and make some people use it inappropriately‚ but with strict teacher monitoring the technology will be used correctly. John Cloud depicted in Gadgets to Class: “... kids can use devices only with a teacher’s permission... and make sure they use the technology safely.” (John Cloud) John Cloud has done extensive research in schools that allow technology. John Cloud not only found any repeat offenders of using the devices inappropriately‚ but found
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Research on Stem cell awareness among Malaysians By Lim Yoke Theng COM4201 Issues in Mass Communication Research paper Faculty of Business‚ Communication and Law INTI International University Malaysia MAY 2011 Stem cell awareness among Malaysians Lim Yoke Theng (angeline_fgc@hotmail.com) Faculty of Business‚ Communication and Law INTI International University Malaysia Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this research paper is to assess the awareness of stem cell harvesting among
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Sepulveda Bio. Anthro. Tues 6-9 Cell Replacement and Stem Cell Therapy to Treat Neurodegenerative Disease Stem cell therapy is being used to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS‚ commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The disease itself‚ new therapies and treatments‚ along with a cure are currently being studied by universities and stem cell researchers. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which attacks the neurons in the brain and
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