Division III

Stem cells are cells that have the ability to divide indefinitely in a culture and give rise to specialized cells. They can be harvested from human embryos and it is therein the controversy lies. The morality of the process is called into question because there is a divide between people who think that life begins at fertilization and people who think that life begins at birth. This paper will delve into the details of embryonic stem cell research as well as argue that, while some disagreement…

Scientists began to research and 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…

Imagine a world cancer free, no diabetes and heart disease, a world without Parkinson’s disease. The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates between 1-1.5 million Americans are affected with the disease. A stem cell by definition is a cell that upon division replaces its own numbers and gives rise to cells that differentiate further into one or more specialized types. Scientists use the cells obtained from embryos to conduct the research in finding possible cures for these diseases. Therein…

“Stem cell research is the key to developing cures for degenerative conditions like Parkinson's and motor neuron disease from which I and many others suffer.” This quote, said by Stephen Hawking, explains just one of the possibilities of stem cells in the future yet to be uncovered. Stem cells are commonly known as the “building blocks” of our bodies. They are the foundation of development in plants, animals, and humans. Most stem cells are able to transform into more than 200 types of cells,…

Embryonic Stem cell research has killed many kids and more to come if we do not stop it. Stem cell research can be done with a stem cell from embryos, fetuses, and adult cells. The National Institutes of Health researched to see which would be easiest to use in laboratories. They found out that embryos would be the easiest because they will stay in a underfered state longer than the other cells will. Which means that they are not classified as any type of cell. Stem cell research kills humans,…

On January 11th 2016, Alabama football coach, Nick Saban, won his 4th national championship for Alabama. The University of Alabama is projected to make well over $100 million dollars, solely from the success of the football team this season. Commonly referred to as Nick Satan and the Nicktator due to his charming personality, Saban is scheduled to make more than $7 million dollars just this year. Derrick Henry, the Heisman winning running back who carried the ball over 400 times this year will…

Currently, Dr. Rong Lu conducts research at the University of Southern California (USC). Her lab investigates stem cell malfunction, regulation, and coordination at the single cell level (1). Furthermore, she uses mouse hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) as a model system (1). Dr. Lu’s research utilize various disciplines of biology such as molecular, cellular, and systems biology (1). Additionally, Dr. Lu’s research focuses on investigating the differences and coordination between individual stem…

Can Cancer Tumors Be Starved to Death? Introduction Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Conclusion There is research being conducted by a Harvard University researcher, Dr. Judah Folkman about whether cancer tumors can be starved to death. It might be possible to starve cancer tumors to death, but it is not actually clear if it will cure cancer or not. Removal of a primary tumor sometimes leads to a growth of a second one. If researchers could find a way to cure cancer, it could save a lot of lives.…

Government Funding for Stem Cell Research Helps save Lives Many people today consider stem cell research to be unethical and believe it should not be financed by the government. Stem cell research, with the exception of human cloning, should be funded by government because if there are no funds to support stem cell research, countless people would not be alive today. It is even supported by President Barack Obama and many Christians, and with funding so many illnesses and diseases can be…

Hatshepsut's reign was marked by a period of peace and internal development. The pharaoh established a thriving art scene, pursued innovative architectural projects with the help of esteemed eighteenth dynasty architect Senenmut, and facilitated successful foreign trade expeditions (Britannica). One of Hatshepsut's greatest achievements during her rule was the construction of her mortuary temple Deir-el Bahri, located in Thebes. At the time, Deir-el Bahri was an architectural novelty. The…