Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

S. Senate, said, “The choice is not between conducting the stem cell research or not conducting it. That is not the choice”. The ethical and moral debate surrounding stem cell research is not the research itself; it is how these stem cells are acquired. There is little doubt within the scientific community that stem cell research will result in many medical breakthroughs, much like the discovery of antibiotics in the 1940s. While stem cell research could provide a possible cure to a number of…

Stem cells What is the probability of people who like or listen to music? A very high number I suppose. And what are the odds of them listening to the same type of music, let’s say, pop? A good amount of people still but surely less than the first. The likelihood of listening to the same pop artist? An even smaller number. What about the possibilities of having eyes, arms, legs, a body, a heart? Clearly a great number. But the same color eyes, hair, or skin? A much lesser number. The chances are…

purine or primidine in both DNA and RNA substrates. Jia et al. for the first time demonstrated that human FTO could also demethylate m6A on nuclear RNAs in vitro, and increase and decrease in m6A was manifested in FTO-depleted and overexpressed-HeLa cell, respectively. FTO function has shown to link to the regulation of body fat homeostasis in human. Consistent with the notion, a study reported that FTO regulates alternative splicing of RUNX1T1, an adipogenic factor, by removing m6As, which are…

the untreated cells have the best viability, at 97.5%. Additionally, the results from the differential fluorescence staining and the gelatin zymography are limited because the cells treated with 10% vitamin D3 and the cells treated with 30% vitamin D3 and retinoic acid both had low viability, with 78.6% and 70% respectively. The cells treated with 10% vitamin D3 and the cells treated with 30% vitamin D3 and retinoic acid had low viability because of the stressed placed on the cells when they…

Since 1868, when Ernst Haeckel, used the term, ‘stem cell’ to describe a single cell organism that acted as an ancestor to all living organisms, stem cells have become the focus for many medical researches (Children 's Hospital Boston). Several studies have shown that stem cells can cure many ailments that cannot be reversed with existing treatment and those that even lead to permanent damages of the human body. Existing studies have shown that stem cells can help to cure macular degeneration,…

species of Pyrenean Ibex that went extinct in 1996. Celia, the last living bucardo was crushed by a tree. Immediately, scientists from France and Spain leapt in to collect some cells. These cells were nurtured and grown inside labs. Then, they did somatic cell nuclear transfer. They extracted the nuclei from the Bucardo cells, and implanted them into goat eggs. After implanting the 57 embryos in 41 mother goats, only one mother carried a clone of Celia to term. The scientists preformed a…

that requires the destruction of the embryos. In 2001, former President, George W. Bush, restricted federal funding for embryonic stem cell research because the process of retrieving embryonic stem cells is by the destruction of an embryo (Edmonds). Bush believed that destroying the embryo was devaluing human life. The restriction of fundings towards embryonic stem cell research put almost a stop to many companies that were doing such research with embryos. But in between the time of 2001 to…

costs. This controversy became evident after Henrietta Lacks’ cervical tissues were taken from her body without her consent and then her cells, which became immortal, were used for medical research everywhere and her family did not know about it. These cells have helped the medical field in many ways, including creating a vaccine for the polio virus. Yet these cells were still taken without Henrietta’s consent, and her family suffered greatly as the cost. The public does not have a…

Nuclear Chemistry: The Magnetic Resonance Imaging The evolution of medicine is quite interesting. It first started out with spirits, omens, and other mythical beliefs. Then, the discovery of science has allowed for more practical ways to examine and heal a body. First the simple tools came into play, then the advanced technology. As the years keep progressing, more and more discoveries are being made. One example of this is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Nuclear chemistry has allowed for…

Medical Ethics Charlie Gordon's doctors did not act ethically when they performed the procedure for him to become smarter. Ethics are standards of good and bad, right and wrong. Ethics are similar but not confined to rights, religion, standards and virtues. Charlie Gordon is 37 years old and has a IQ of 68, he has wanted to be smart his whole life. When Charlie's doctors performed the operation they did not act ethically. Charlie's doctors, Dr.Strauss, and Dr.Nemur took an oath to keep there…