Use of Fetal Tissue Research to Cure/Treat Neurological Disorder

There are many reasons that embryonic stem cells should not be used. The main reason that the embryonic stem cells should not be used is because the embryo is terminated when the cells are extracted. Bush has passed a bill stating that he was “banning federal funding for stem cell research that involved the destruction of living human embryos,” (Commonweal, 2002, p8). This ban does not outlaw privately funded projects, so there could be many people working on embryos that they have attained. Bush did ban “therapeutic cloning” (cloning humans for “body parts” if the need should arise later in one’s life). If he did not step in and ban therapeutic cloning there would be free reign for anyone who had money to spend. There are many scientists world- wide who would like to clone their embryos from their patient’s DNA. The blastocyst of a developing fetus has “the ability to continuously and seemingly indefinitely proliferate.” (Economist, 2003, p 1005). This allows scientists to produce a fetus for an individual that will keep on producing stem cells for the life time of the patient. To have your DNA in the stem cells, gives you the advantage of less chance of rejection. Not all scientists want to clone embryos which will only be terminated for their stem cells. Most only want to use

Most people are against Embryonic Stem Cell research mainly because they consider it unethical to use aborted fetuses for research. The two main issues concerning the research are the ethics (Cons) and the benefits (Pros). In any scientific case, ethics must always be considered. But the use of fetuses is something that is of the utmost importance. The costs are generally measured based off of people’s feelings, morals, and knowledge about the subject up for debate. The use of aborted fetuses for stem cell research may have many positive outcomes that can come of it, but many negative outcomes as well; If using aborted fetuses for research can, in the near future, save lives, then it is a research that should be supported, even though some

According to Georgetown University Medical Center, the study of neuroscience is what the nervous system does, how it develops and the structure. The focus is mainly on the impact of the brain on cognitive and behavior functions (Nordqvist, 2017). Neuroscience looks at how the nervous system reacts to people who have neurological, neurodevelopmental, psychiatric disorders (Nordqvist, 2017). Researchers Combs-Orme, Egan, and Neely-Barnes mention that neuroscience can enrich what we understand of the brains role within human development and behavior. New perceptions into “biology’s contributions to our multilayered biopsychosocial model” can be provided by neuroscience (Comb-Orme et al., 2011). The support

~The embryo from an embryonic stem cell doesn’t even have a heartbeat/ conscience yet (it’s only 3-5 days old) central nervous system is still not yet formed

The embryonic stem cells can be a very good use in surgeries. Can even help cure cancer. But why embryos? Why not use adult stem cells. By permitting this research we don't only increase the number of dangerous procedures women go through. But we also make people think that abortion is a good and can help others. Not everyone agrees with the destruction of their embryos to do research. Some others simply just don't want to get their embryos experimented on. By this research abortion would most likely have to become legal. These treatments go against our lifes rights. The people in need of these treatments would most

There are many different types of stem-cells which can be implanted in patients to regenerate or replace the damaged or abnormal cells caused by not only diseases like Parkinson's but also Alzheimer's and spinal cord injuries (2). A specific example in relation to Parkinson's is the harvesting of embryonic stem cells. These human embryonic stem cells can be transplanted into the brain to replace and create dopamine neurons. The controversy is in how one can obtain these stem cells. During fertilization, in humans, the embryo is hollow and contains cells that eventually develop into a fetus (1). Researchers have discovered, as recently as 1998, that the cells in the embryo contain all

The FDA has commented at this task at hand, and they praised the idea. However, the FDA did state that they can't use funds to review anything that has to do with human embryos being created. The FDA then said that because of this they could not conduct any research on this, in the United States, at the time. This entire idea will come down to the FDA, and right now it does not look good for the people who want it

Each religious group and even within its denominations has variant views on fetal tissue transplantation and ultimately it would be impossible to meet the demands of every religious ideology in such a spiritually diverse region and therefore, policies should be as objective and mindful of the views of the majority while not entirely ignoring and or being ignorant to the ethical and moral beliefs of the minority. With this being said however, the most important aspect when considering policies of fetal tissue transplantation, although most religions represented in New York State do not desire to legitimize abortions, but that is not the issue at hand because currently abortion is legal in the state of New York. Instead when deliberating, policy makes should be conscious that the majority of religions support altruism and the act therefore the use of an abortus for medical and experimental purposes would most likely be supported because abortion is currently inevitable and the abortus has great potential in sustain life therefore most religious groups would likely be accepting to the fact if fetal tissue transplantation is allowed to persist in New York

In addition to research, these types of stem cells are used to restore and repair damaged tissue in all kinds of diseases. Embryonic stem cells are so useful because they have pluripotency, which means that they can differentiate into any human cell type. The cell types that they are commonly induced in are brain, heart, liver and insulin pumping beta cells that are similar to the pancreas. Since these embryonic stem cells can be differentiated into so many types of cells, they are able to treat diseases like: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes and many more.

For years, scientists and doctors have been looking for ways to prolong human life. Medicine has evolved over the years; surgeries have become less invasive and treatments have become more effective for diseases such as Smallpox, Malaria, and Measles all of which have been nearly eradicated. Recently, scientists are confident they have found a way to provide an effective treatment for diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's. Additionally, they believe they have found a way to reverse the effects of paralysis caused by serious injuries. For this essay, stem cells can be defined as undifferentiated cells in the human body that can transform into any type of cell. There are two types of stem cells that have been researched by scientists, adult stem cells,

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,

Opponents of the research argue that embryonic stem cell technologies are a slippery slope to reproductive cloning and can fundamentally devalue human life. Some in the pro-life movement argue that a human embryo is already a human life that is entitled to protection. The National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) has recommended a ban on human cloning due to the threats it poses to people’s safety. The NBAC position is that, “It is important to recognize that the technique that produced Dolly the sheep was successful in only 1 of 277 attempts. If attempted in humans, it would pose the risk of hormonal manipulation in the egg donor; multiple miscarriages in birth mother; and possibly severe developmental abnormalities in any resulting child.” ("HubPages") With all these risks at hand I do not think it makes sense to continue with stem cell research when there are other methods.

With stem cells doing so much to help you might still be wondering why on earth there are so many people still against this form of research. The number one reason is that one form of research with stem cells has to do with embryonic stem cells. Yes, that’s right, embryonic. That means embryos! Researching embryonic stem cells and their use does mean that they must “destroy the blastocysts formed from laboratory-fertilized eggs.” (“Embryonic Stem cells: where do they come from and what can they do?”) Now there are those who believe that life begins at conception. Those people are the ones who of course see a problem with this process of destroying an embryo. One solution other scientists have developed to help ease the minds and hearts of these people is to use the stem cells produced in umbilical cords. The fight against stem cell research does not end there though. The other half of the protestors against this life saving research is based upon religion. This argument also revolves around the methods used for studying the embryonic stem cells. This group of people state that only God should ability or control over tampering with or destroying

Harvesting stem cells is beneficial to more than just women looking to get pregnant via in-vitro. Research has and can be done further on diseases, and for genetic disease screening. As Dr. Zerhouni put, there must be risks to make progress. The risk of destroying an embryo to potentially save many human lives is one experts are willing to take. In reality, it all comes down to individuals’ personal beliefs and deciding what comes first in their priorities. Using a fetus that has been aborted by personal choice, or by using a miscarried fetus could start a breakthrough in medical science and possibly solve an incurable or untreatable disease.

The reason certain people agree with embryonic stem cell research is because they believe that the cost of diseases to the government and to households is too high and by finding a cure these costs would be reduces drastically. Another reason people believe this research should be done is because they feel that the embryos have already been destroyed by the abortion and so would go towards better use to improve human life rather than just be discarded. People feel that society’s values will not be undermined by such research. Some people believe that if it is not immoral to use embryos for fertility treatment then it shouldn’t be considered unethical to use embryos to cure devastating diseases. A study in the USA showed that 58% of people favoured embryonic stem cell research. (Getintolife.org, (2014). Embryonic Stem Cell Research ~ Statistics.