Induced pluripotent stem cell

study procedures in medical fields and stem cells has always been to find cure for the incurable and to prolong the lives that would be cut short because of these diseases. There have been many different experiments that scientists have performed that seem promising but ended up failing in some way, but right now in this century the biggest medical advancement opportunity is in stem cells. With the help of all the scientists studying stem cells, Embryonic Stem Cells (eSC) can be a great way for…

We live in a world of unceasing technological and scientific advances that have led to the advancement in cloning. Over the past few decades, the moral and ethical issues of cloning have surfaced, remaining in the spotlight ever since. Many different and opposite opinions are present, whether among the members of certain scientific field or among people discussing everyday topics. Cloning, the result of a genetic copy of parent organism is not a novelty. In fact, it has been present for many…

The immune system can be very perplexing, one minute you're enjoying a fun day outdoor and the next minute, you're wheezing and having trouble breathing. Discovering the causes of allergic reactions can help people become more aware of and cure their diseases. This is similar to what allergists and immunologist do in their everyday routine. Allergists and immunologists are physicians that specialize in the treatment of allergic, asthmatic, and immunologic diseases. They partake in the activities…

Cutting precisely on the lines, making sure I didn’t stray and accidently cut out part of an article, I carefully extracted the Sudoku puzzle from the daily newspaper before my father came to the breakfast table to read it. Then, working as fast as I could, I began deciphering the puzzle, eliminating numbers I knew didn’t belong in a certain box and writing, in tiny print, all the numbers that could potentially fit. Gradually, as the pieces came together, the completed puzzle unfolded. I glanced…

transmission of DNA can occur, but, lastly it is unpredictable and can cause an imbalance in the world. Once the genetically engineered enter into the world they can have a negative impact on the “regular people”. People cannot be sure how a baby that had cells manipulated and changed will act in society. There was a case where 30 genetically modified babies were born “healthy” after a series of experiments. Babies are not lab pets and should not be experimented on. The babies were born with…

When cloning comes into play, people become fearful of the idea. It is a topic of debate and causes controversy in many instances. This controversy has existed for years. The incorporation of genetic alteration, also known as stem cell research, into Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein shows how the advanced plot reflects this debate. Over time, the concept of genetic science and cloning has evolved into something much more than it once was. To some of the public, genetic engineering has caused quite…

The Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier with Medication The blood vessels within the brain are lined with special endothelial cells that are tightly knit together and form the blood-brain barrier. The impermeable junctions prevent molecules passing through the blood from escaping outside of the vessel walls and into the brain. Molecules must be extremely small in size and have the ability to dissolve in fat in order to leak through the vessel walls. The majority of chemical substances do not…

Introduction Eugenics has become somewhat of a buzzword in mainstream discussions of the topic. As with most buzzwords, it is overused to the point of overshadowing broader applications of the topic (For an example see Peter Singer on Animal Rights pp. 196-203). Notwithstanding, this paper will discuss heavily the topic of Eugenics, and more specifically Julian Savulescu’s stand on Eugenics and whether he believes in endorsing a program of eugenics. Savulescu’s opinion will be analyzed mostly by…

Achieving goals is an important part of success. When Charlie saw the chance, he took it with gratitude. In the story, Flowers for Algernon, Charlie is a grown up man with an IQ of 68. Doctor Nemur and Strauss asked him if he wanted an opportunity to triple his IQ in a few months. However, it can be debated, whether the doctors had the right to perform the surgery on a mentally unstable adult or not. Charlie was thrilled when he got chosen to be operated on. His teacher, miss Kinnian recommended…

There is a thing that protects humanity from dangerous crimes; a thing that diagnoses and prescribes to individuals according to different diseases; a thing that works faster and more accurately more than humanity. What is it? It is artificial intelligence. When people go to a movie theater, they can easily notice various films based on artificial intelligence. In the past, almost all movies which were dealing with artificial intelligence on humans contained a battle to take over the world…