Division I

Without closely analyzing the book “Frankenstein” many tend to believe that Victor would be a huge part of our advanced research in stem cells and cloning because that was the basis of his work. But they tend not to look at the outcome, just as Victor did when creating the monster. Hungry for knowledge Victor was just like many modern scientists: experimental, curious and bias. A monster was created with two wretched hearts; a baby will be created with two beautiful blue eyes. A monster was…

Purpose This experiment consisted of passaging or subculturing a flask of HeLa cells. This provides more room for cells to grow. The process included transferring the cells into a new flask in order for them to continue growth, using trypsin to dissociate adherent cells from the flask, which then makes it possible to neutralize the trypsin and do a cell count. In addition, we used phenol red as our indicator of successful buffering. It is important to note that the in vitro environment of…

A single cell cannot grow larger and larger indefinitely because on a cellular level and metabolic level, a cell requires essential provisions, cell-to-cell communication, and transport of molecules/nutrients. The outside of a cell grows slower than the inside of a cell. If a single cell were to continuously grow the outside layer of the cell would not be able to keep up. The larger a cell is, the more difficult it is to transport nutrients and oxygen from outside of the cell into the inside of…

Stem Cells and their Possibilities “It makes you select between two moral principles: you should respect the value of human life; or you should do something to alleviate suffering.”-Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research Stem cells are a type of cell that has the ability to change into any type of specific cell that is needed. These cells are essential in research regarding regenerating muscles, bones, limbs or any other body part that has the possibility of regeneration. Organs generated from…

It was the day I had to set up an interview with an expert on the topic that I chose, stem cell research. After many google searches and phone calls I decided to interview Dr. Aaron Garman, a Family Medicine Practitioner who lives in North Dakota. Dr. Garman graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Services and has been practising in the field for 20 years scense. I chose Dr. Garman because he is a doctor and occasionally works on or sees stem cell research…

Stem cell research is one of the most controversial subjects to face the world since abortion, yet stem cell research could be the key to unlocking a cure to the deadliest diseases affecting mankind. While stem cells have vast promise for both medical issues and for future approaches such as slowing down aging, scientists are still in the beginning chapter of the stem cell revolution. Stem cell research and the use of stem cells in therapy is a complex multi-step process that requires scientists…

Embryonic Stem Cell Research Argumentative Paper If you were diagnosed with an incurable disease, would you do everything in your power to save yourself? Would you want to have access to a potentially life-saving treatment? A paralyzed man after a terrible car accident, regained the use of his arms after an experimental clinical study using stem cells (Aldrich). A (now), 5 year old girl suffering with SCID, was completely cured. These successes are just two, that represent the capability of…

Stem cells show the potential to be able to heal many types of injuries and degenerative diseases. Though stem cell therapies are questionable in their effectiveness, New York Yankees pitcher Bartolo Colon opted to have a treatment done in the Dominican Republic after having persistent arm troubles that prevented him from completing a single full season from 2005 to 2012, and even forced him to sit out for the full season in 2010. Steve Sternberg, a regular correspondent of USA Today, reported…

Stem cell research Stem cell research is truly a remarkable and celebrated discovery for the science and medical field. The cells are available in all shapes or sizes, and they also have the capabilities of being genetically altered to fit the needs of the experiment or study. This topic is not a popular topic for society. A lot of people claim these cell studies to be immoral, and unethical. Society claims that it is similar to playing “GOD”. However, it is in the best interest of society,…

How exciting would it be to be able to help millions of people who are suffering by separating just one line of cells? That could be possible with stem cell research. Amazing new studies are using human cells, more specifically the stem cell, to help many people. The stem cell has the ability to multiply itself repeatedly, which makes them very important to regenerative medicine ("Stem Cell"). Feeling encouraged by the results, many say this could be a chance to begin the end of illnesses…