Essay on Treatment Using Stem Cells

A stem cell is a cell in the body that can differentiate into almost any other type of cell in the body. Stem cells come from sites in the bone marrow, as well as the tissues of developing fetuses. The most controversial issue in stem cell therapy is the use of fetuses for their stem cells. Scientists want to clone human embryos, and use the stem cells long before the embryo matures (when it is only about 36 cells). This causes a large amount of unease in society, because people fear that stem cells and therapeutic cloning will lead us into disgusting and horrible experimental practices, as well as therapies. Most people in America do not want this horrible vision of the future to come

Stem Cell research and its funding have caused a lot of controversy throughout the past years. Stem cells are cells that are present in all living organisms. These cells have the potential to grow into any type of cell, including blood cells, nerves, muscles, and pancreatic cells. Stem cell research is essential because of the beneficial aspects it has to offer. Stem cells could potentially treat conditions such as Alzheimer 's, Parkinson 's, birth defects, strokes, Diabetes, cancer, and help in the reconstruction of severely damaged organs. Although stem cell research withholds great potential for many medical advances, a lot of controversy surrounds the sources and methods of obtaining stem cells and the possibility of improper usage of the knowledge acquired from research and experimentation. It is necessary for scientist to continue research as well as recognizing any ethical issues that may be present.

Stem cells are basically the building blocks of life. Some type of these cells can be engineered into any type of cell in the human body. There are three types of stem cells currently. Adult or somatic stem “cells can generate replacements for bone and muscle cells that are lost through injury, disease or normal wear and tear.” Another type of stem cells are embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells “are “starter cells” that can be coaxed into becoming any of the specialized cells of the body, meaning they are “pluripotent.” The final type of stem cells are induced-pluripotent stem cells. Induced pluripotent stem cells “are adult stem cells that have been genetically altered to behave like embryonic stem cells”(National Institute of Health). Due to the advancement in medical technology scientists and doctors alike are now able to use stem cells for a variety of reasons like research and also in patient care. The benefits of this research can lead to the cure of diseases like diabetes, some cancers, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s Disease and spinal cord injuries. The controversy behind stem cells lie from where these stem cells come from. The source of stem cells are plentiful. Some stem cells can come from human embryos that are a few days old. Stem cells can also be engineered in a laboratory setting using the cells from human embryos. Also there are certain stem cells that can be harvested from adults and

In the past two decades, many technological and scientific advances have been made in order to make life easier for many people who suffer from cancer, disease and sickness. Among these advances there is something revolutionary called stem cells. Stem cells can help restore and regenerate almost all parts of the human body such as the heart, kidney, liver, and many other organs. Although stem cells offer a lot, there are many views against and for stem cells, and among these views lies the debate of whether stem cells should be legalized or not (NIH 2). Stem cells offer exciting new opportunities in the field of science such as regenerating human body parts, but many people are still debating whether or not the use of stem cells is

Stem cells are defined as the population of cells within an organism that retains its ability to divide and differentiate into various cell types. Since the early 1980s, scientists have researched the use of stem cells in the treatment of various human diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The research has sparked a controversial debate worldwide due to the nature of stem cell research and the source of pluripotent stem cells used in research. Stem cell research is a necessity, despite the source of pluripotent stem cells, because the research has led to breakthrough information involving the treatment diseases and injuries and the use of stem cells to replace damaged cells.

Abortion, gay marriage, and illegal immigration are all hot button topics currently being faced by Americans. As ardently as each side defends their stance on a controversial issue, an opposing side fights with equal diligence for the beliefs they feel should be valued by our nation. Perhaps nowhere is this battle more heated than in the fight over stem cell research. While supporters of this new field of science tout it’s potential to cure everything from blindness to paralysis, those against stem cell science liken the procedures used by scientists to murder. It is my intention to bring to light the positive benefits of stem cell research as well as counter the claims used by many Pro-life groups who believe the scientists driving this

The society has evolved over the decades. Medical advances, greater technologies, better understanding of the world around us, the sky is the limit! The progression of a society is astounding from where it was just twenty years ago. One is able to do things that the forefathers would have never dreamed! Science has discovered ways to travel to the moon and back, reach some of the deepest depths of the oceans and discover new species, and drive hybrid cars. The achievements of today’s society have reached a new high; however, with great achievement comes great questions of ethics.

Imagine that a patient enters a hospital because they have been having trouble urinating. After the patient goes through a series of tests, they are told that their kidneys are failing. In order to survive they are told that they must have a kidney transplant within the year, but the donor list they are going to be placed upon is extremely long and the patient would probably not get a kidney for five years. The patient would surely die due to this long list, but luckily there is a new form of treatment, stem cell therapy. Stem cell research and therapy should not be as regulated as it is in the United States, because it has the potential to cure many diseases, disorders and ailments.

When one thinks of fatal diseases, what comes to mind? Cancer? Organ failure? Brain damage? All of those things and more could be a thing of the past with the incredible potential of stem cell research. Stem cells are like blank cells that can take the form of other kinds of cells. This gives them the ability to heal damaged areas, or grow replacement tissue for tissue that has been diseased. Stem cells can come from several different places, some of which cause lots of controversy and ethical debate. Because of this, stem cell research is not federally funded by the United States government. But, stem cell research has tons of potential and should get more attention for the greater good of our future.

Stem cell based research/therapy is a very controversial subject because of the concerns about the ethical use of stem cells in research. Stem cells have the potential to change the world; there are tons of research into the possibilities of curing and treating many different ailments and diseases. Stem cell research can save lives and alleviate the pain people go through. If there’s a way to save lives and keep people from suffering, why not give it a try? I have reviewed literature on stem cells and the benefits of stem cell research/therapy from the National Institute of Health and University of Michigan, as well as various stem cell research websites. My arguments were supported by the literature I have read. There is a dire for the research

Embryonic stem cell research is a highly controversial topic in today's society, this kind of stem cell commits to regenerate any type of tissue. Unfortunately, Embryonic Stem Cell Research has a dark side. To obtain these cells will kill the embryo automatically. In other words, the acquirement of the Human Embryonic Stem Cell includes performing an abortion. To obtain these cells, it would kill the embryo. This has created controversy since abortion is such a divisive topic. Politicians are uneasy to take sides. The Human Embryonic Stem Cell issue is today's Pandora's Box due to all the unwittingly chaos that it can bring to our lives. By having this new option available in the medical world,

Stem Cell Therapy is the use of undeveloped cells to repair or supplant harmed cells or tissues. Undeveloped cells are described by their capacity for self-restoration and their strength. The two principle undeveloped cell sorts are embryonic undifferentiated cells (ES) cells and grown-up immature microorganisms. In stem cell therapy, undeveloped cells supplant cells harmed by chemotherapy or malady or as a route for the contributor's insusceptible framework to battle a few sorts of growth and blood-related ailments, for example, leukemia. These transplants utilize grown-up undifferentiated cells or umbilical line blood. because Without a doubt, even bone marrow, stem cell transplants that have been being utilized for an impressive time span

Stem cells today have allowed doctors to conduct experimentations that could help discover the cure of various diseases that seem incurable. Through current clinical applications of stem cells, doctors have created various of stem cell therapy. Stem cell therapy is being use as a therapeutic option for a diverse group of genetic diseases such as cancer, Parkinson's, and muscular dystrophy. Cancer treatment most commonly uses somatic stem cells to decrease the amount of defective cells. Take leukemia for example. Leukemia is a type of cancer that is caused from leukocyte. What doctors first try on patients with leukemia is chemotherapy. IF chemotherapy does not reduce the sickle cells, then there is alternative procedures in place, it would

1.     The object of this Paper is to provide an independent assessment of the Donaldson Committee's Recommendations in light of the most recent advances in stem cell research.

In recent years, there has been a lot more talk about stem cell research than ever before. The idea of stem cells arose in the 1960 's, with the first successful bone marrow transplant in 1968. Now, stem cell research is a widely known topic in biotechnology and shows a substantial amount of scientific promise. The future of stem cell research and the impact it could have follows with many questions on people 's minds, as well the simple curiosity of what stem cells are and how they can affect people both positively and negatively. There are quite a few areas of discussion about stem cells, and this essay addresses seven of the many questions concerning stem cell research.