Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Stem cell research has been a controversial issue since the first human embryonic stem cells were isolated from human embryo’s in 1998. This discovery has allowed for major advancements to occur in disease research and drug development, however there has been much opposition to the research because it requires a human embryo to be killed. Recently, scientists have been experimenting with adult stem cells that can be induced to mimic embryonic stem cells, and does not require the death of a human…

Using human embryos for research on embryonic stem cells is high on the ethical schedule in many countries, while adult stem cells are not nearly so high on the scale. Even though the benefit of using human embryonic stem cells is the potential treatment of diseases, their use remains controversial because they originate from early embryos (de Wert & Mummery, 2003). The creation of embryos specifically designed for acquiring human embryonic stem cells is also under discussion. The ethical agenda…

Embryonic stem cells are very controversial in the scientific community and as well as the medical community for many reasons. “Stem cells are cells that can be any cell that the human body needs to be”,(Rowlery,usnews.com). For example, a stem cell can be a skin cell, a liver cell and or a bone cell. The reason why embryonic stem cells are extremely controversies is because the cells come from human embryos. To obtain theses types of cells a mother need to have an abortion, and doctors and…

From old influencers to young, and from media influences to real life ones, it was unanimously taught to me of the importance knowledge held over life and how I should strive to achieve it. This remains an infallible belief to this day, and while I still hold it to be true, various arguments could arise against the importance of the acquisition of knowledge. In Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein documents experiences on his obsession to attain further knowledge and…

Many questions about the moral ethics and human nature are part of the main theme when concerning the topic of stem cells in Paul Lauritzen’s essay, “Stem Cells, Biotechnology, and Human Rights.”. In it he explain “ To get a sense of what kinds arises when we considered changing the contours of human existence, considered the notion that there is a species-typical pattern for human life…

today are facing the use of embryonic stems cells and if their use takes away a human life. It has been proven this small group of specialized cells can treat many diseases that we have battled for some time. In the case of the embryonic stem cell research, it is almost impossible to respect both moral principles of respecting the value of a human life and to prevent or alleviate suffering. These two principles are what have created the debate on embryonic stem cell research and use. Laurie…

changes found in Arabidopsis after the insertion of the IRX1, IRX3, and IRX5 mutants(Brown). 1A shows the principal component data collected from the targeted areas of the plant(Brown). 1B shows a comparison of gene expression of the base and tip of the stem and the change of level(Brown). 1C shows the slope of genes most likely to be related to IRX3(Brown). From Figure 1B, it is shown through analysis that there are several hundred genes that show an increase in expression moving from the tip…

Shinya Yamanaka A cell is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organism. In other word all of our organs, and tissues our made of cells. Cell can be mature or specialize for a specific function this mean cells from your organs is not the same as cells form your tissues. In the search of new ways to counter diseases we are facing scientist have found ways to extract special cells and used them to cure diseases. This type of cells are called stem cells, they…

moral boundaries and has yielded unwanted consequences is cloning for stem cell research. In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein creates life, which could have it’s benefits, but he did not think of the problems and unwanted consequences that could result from it. Although there are benefits to cloning there are also unwanted effects and unnecessary consequences. The main reason cloning is done is to harvest stem cells for research and for the creation of new tissues and organs. In…

“Designer Babies” is a layman’s term used to describe what is known in the medical field as genetically engineered of human gametes, zygotes and embryos also known as germ line modification, (Wikipedia). There are countless problems surrounding designer babies, an example being a gene does not code just for one function, thus a gene medication can be used to solve a problem while it causes another problem involuntarily, (world press 2013, April 28). People have questions about this process…