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    wonder what stem cells are and why stem cells were developed. Well, stem cells are “cells with potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body. They serve as a repair system for the body” (National Institutes of Health). Even the 44th president Barak Obama spend billions of dollars on stem cells and their advancement. “Stem cells can create other types of cells, like blood, brain, tissue or muscle cells.” (National Institutes of Health). Many people are against stem cell injection

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    Stem cells are cells that can be changed into other cell types. There are positive and negative aspects to them. They can help and danger people’s lives. Stem cells have many properties and uses. There is a big debate on whether stem cells are good or bad. There are many different opinions but I will write about what I think on this subject. The unique properties of stem cells are that they are capable of dividing and renewing themselves for a long time. This means they can multiply as many times

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    explaining what stem cells are, the different types, what they can be used for, when they will be able to be used, and where more information can be found. The site explains stem cells as being distinguishable from other cells in two ways. They are unspecialized cells capable of regeneration through cell division, and they can form different organ- and tissue- specific cells under certain conditions. After explaining the basic properties of stem cells they explain the three types of stem cells and what

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    high. Stem cell research, a recent field, explores and scrutinises non-specialised cells that lengthen human life. It is a topic that causes great opposition amongst people with different viewpoints. Many believe stem cell research to be immoral and inhumane, while others view it as a medical breakthrough capable of saving many lives. Stem cells are non-specialised cells that have the potential to differentiate into specified cells in the body including blood, cardiac muscle and nerve cells. These

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    People When a typical adult hears the words “Stem Cell Research” most would rather not talk about it because they would not want to cause tension with the person who brought up the topic. The controversy of religion could be brought up within the topic. Many people have not been educated appropriately on the subject matter because most do not know that stem cells can come not only from an embryo, but also an adult. Understanding the main purpose of stem cell research and its benefits will allow a person

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    looking into using stem cells for various sources. One of the major problems that arose with this new area of research was the ethics of using embryonic stem cells (ESCs) to conduct research. This brought up problems, especially within the Catholic Church, as to when does life first begin. Taking these undeveloped embryos was seen as taking the life of an unborn child. New insights into this area of research have shed light onto alternative methods of studying using stem cells. This includes the

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    Ethics of Stem Cell Research Science fiction has tried to encapsulate social responses that could arise with the development of genetically altered or “enhanced” human beings. Regenerative medicine, genetic cloning and life extension are all terms that sound like they came out of a fantastic film or novel, though they are in fact subjects of great research and heated debates. Embryonic stem cells are arguably the quintessential building block of life itself. They’re “undifferentiated cells produced

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    again. Now what if I told you there was a solution to your worse nightmare. Thanks to embryonic stem cells your dream of walking again can now be reality. Despite popular belief embryonic stem cells benefit society more than believed. The three aspects of embryonic stem cells are repairing damaged tissues, finding cures for several disease, and not considered to have life. Embryonic stem cells are repairing damaged tissues in the body. Scientists have find a way to replace damage hearts. The

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    diabetes? These are just a few examples of the diseases that stem cells can treat. A stem cell is a cell that has the potential to mutate into many different types of cells in the body. Ever since stem cells were discovered, they have gained popularity and started to spark interest in scientists all across the world. Today there is a vigorous battle on the ethics, legalization, and experimentation of stem cells. Although stem cells are still being highly debated, they can open new doors in the

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    Professor June 1, 2015 Project Report Is stem Cell Research Ethical A stem cell is not ready to be a cell, but it has the ability to become different types of cells throughout the human body. There are two types of stem cells: adult stems cells and embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are produced when a newly fertilized egg begins to divide. These stem cells can become any type of cell in the body. (American Medical Association) Adult stem cells – somewhat of an inaccurate name, because

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