Adult stem cell

study stem cells when they found what they could do in salamanders; because salamanders have the ability to regenerate their tails after being ripped off, scientists thought that maybe the same regenerating tissue ( stem cells ) could be used in humans as well. This means injuries, such as fractures, can be fixed by placing these cells to the site of the injury. The stem cells build themselves up and fix the break by regeneration and multiplying; the damaged tissue is quickly restored. Stem…

needed breakthrough.” This medical discovery is better known as stem cell research, more specifically, the study of stem cells for medical applications. Stem cells are a special category of cells that are able to differentiate into specialized cell types, but also retain the ability to renew themselves through cell division. However, most of the controversy surrounding stem cell research is based on where stem cells are derived from. Stem cells normally come from two main sources, three to five…

We live in a world of unceasing technological and scientific advances that have led to the advancement in cloning. Over the past few decades, the moral and ethical issues of cloning have surfaced, remaining in the spotlight ever since. Many different and opposite opinions are present, whether among the members of certain scientific field or among people discussing everyday topics. Cloning, the result of a genetic copy of parent organism is not a novelty. In fact, it has been present for many…

Cutting precisely on the lines, making sure I didn’t stray and accidently cut out part of an article, I carefully extracted the Sudoku puzzle from the daily newspaper before my father came to the breakfast table to read it. Then, working as fast as I could, I began deciphering the puzzle, eliminating numbers I knew didn’t belong in a certain box and writing, in tiny print, all the numbers that could potentially fit. Gradually, as the pieces came together, the completed puzzle unfolded. I glanced…

transmission of DNA can occur, but, lastly it is unpredictable and can cause an imbalance in the world. Once the genetically engineered enter into the world they can have a negative impact on the “regular people”. People cannot be sure how a baby that had cells manipulated and changed will act in society. There was a case where 30 genetically modified babies were born “healthy” after a series of experiments. Babies are not lab pets and should not be experimented on. The babies were born with…

When cloning comes into play, people become fearful of the idea. It is a topic of debate and causes controversy in many instances. This controversy has existed for years. The incorporation of genetic alteration, also known as stem cell research, into Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein shows how the advanced plot reflects this debate. Over time, the concept of genetic science and cloning has evolved into something much more than it once was. To some of the public, genetic engineering has caused quite…

Introduction Eugenics has become somewhat of a buzzword in mainstream discussions of the topic. As with most buzzwords, it is overused to the point of overshadowing broader applications of the topic (For an example see Peter Singer on Animal Rights pp. 196-203). Notwithstanding, this paper will discuss heavily the topic of Eugenics, and more specifically Julian Savulescu’s stand on Eugenics and whether he believes in endorsing a program of eugenics. Savulescu’s opinion will be analyzed mostly by…

Charlie is a grown up man with an IQ of 68. Doctor Nemur and Strauss asked him if he wanted an opportunity to triple his IQ in a few months. However, it can be debated, whether the doctors had the right to perform the surgery on a mentally unstable adult or not. Charlie was thrilled when he got chosen to be operated on. His teacher, miss Kinnian recommended him because she thought that Charlie deserved a chance to become smart. With everyone on his side to help make the decision, Charlie chose…

There is a thing that protects humanity from dangerous crimes; a thing that diagnoses and prescribes to individuals according to different diseases; a thing that works faster and more accurately more than humanity. What is it? It is artificial intelligence. When people go to a movie theater, they can easily notice various films based on artificial intelligence. In the past, almost all movies which were dealing with artificial intelligence on humans contained a battle to take over the world…

It seems every other week there’s a new article on how scientists should escape the ivory tower and reach out to the “general public.” A lack of public trust in scientists is leading to problems such as delayed action on climate change. In many ways, social media has been a boon, allowing scientists to open the door and bring the public into the ivory tower to poke at our pipettes and scales, smell the chemicals and bobcat urine, taste the day-old coffee and stale pizza, and listen to the…