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Do you know someone with a disease like Alzheimer’s or diabetes? These people are in pain and having to struggle everyday knowing that, at this moment, there is not a cure for their illness. Doctors and scientists have been trying to fight these stubborn illnesses for decades, and were successful in finding a lead in 1998; which led to the development of embryonic stem cell research. The use of these stem cells, which are cells that can conform to any use or function that they need to, have been…

What if there was a way to move into an era of advanced science and medicine? Stem cell research may open up the path to advance into this era. While this may sound promising, there are those who oppose this research and they wish to put a stop to it. But, what exactly is stem cell research, and what is the issue with it? Stem cells are cells in organisms that can develop into any type of cell that an organism needs, and stem cell research is simply the study and analysis of these cells. The…

The use of stem cells is a highly controversial topic in society today. The ethicality of destroying human embryos for research, body part growth, genetically modified food, disease treatment, and more has been the staple for debate in the world of biotechnology. But what is biotechnology? “Biotechnology is the use of any technique involving organisms to manufacture or change products, to improve the desired characteristics of a plant or animal, or to alter microorganisms for a purpose” (Hoyle).…

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 day old embryos called…

The Stem of a New Lease on Life, The Cells That Heal Stem cell research has offered many therapeutic options for debilitating diseases. Despite the stigma surrounding stem cell research, it continues to grow rapidly through its invasive research. It had elucidated the many benefits along with the potential of overcoming the controversy and playing a large role in shaping the future of medicine. Stem cell research is a topic that everyone across the world has his or her own view or opinion on.…

First, they are unspecialized( or infant cells) cells capable of renewing themselves through cell division like mitosis. Second, under certain conditions, they can be forced to be made into a tissue or organ specific cells with special functions. In some organs, stem cells regularly divide to repair and replace worn out or damaged tissues. For example…

Stem cell research is a widely controversial topic in many different areas of everyday life; science and religion are the big two. People in the religious field find embryonic stem cell research to be against what God says about human life. Scientists see stem cell research as the best way to learn as much about human life as possible. A new breakthrough in stem cell research, the idea of encapsulated cell therapy, may be just what scientists need to change the opinions of many people. Stem cell…

The use of human embryonic stem cells has been hailed as the next major step in the battle against serious degenerative disorders such as diabetes and heart disease, and for some, debilitating for lethal neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s. (Braude, Minger & Warwick). However this is a hotly debated issue. Ethical Dilemma The main controversy surrounding stem cell research isn’t about “if” it should be done or not, but rather what source of stem cells are okay to use and what methods are…

Normal Healthy Cells Versus Cancer Cells All living organisms are composed of cells. These cells grow and divide in a controlled manner in order for the organism to function properly. Changes in normal cells can cause them to grow uncontrollably. This uncontrollable growth is the sign of cancer cells. Normal cells have certain characteristics that are important for the proper functioning of tissues, organs, and body systems. These cells have the ability to reproduce correctly, stop…

Scientists consider stem cell research and stem cell therapy as having a positive impact on treating different forms of cancer. While embryonic stem cell research is extremely controversial, stem cells used in cancer treatment such as leukemia are different. Unlike embryonic stem cells that use an embryo for regeneration of healthy cells, the cells used in leukemia treatment are called hematopoietic stem cells. The use of stem cell therapy has increased the survival rate of leukemia patients…