Stem cell controversy

Bioethical Debate: Stem Cells Ella Reich 1˚ AP Biology, Carlmont High School Introduction The possible uses of stem cells are a very controversial topic in modern biology and medicinal science. Stem cells are unspecialized body cells that have the ability to grow and develop into many various types of cells in the body. For example, a single stem cell has the potential to develop into a blood cell, a brain cell, a tissue cell, a muscle cell, or several other specialized cells. Stem cells…

significance of stem cells can be defined by two important characteristics: they are cells that aren’t specialized for any specific tissue undergoing the process of mitosis to renew themselves and within specific and controlled factors, the not unspecialized cells can be evolved into certain types of tissues through the process of differentiation (2009). Scientists have recently focused and researched on two types of stem cells found in humans and animals: embryonic stem cells and adult or…

Why is stem cell research unnecessary? Why don’t people talk about it much? I honestly think that stem cell research is not needed because it could go the same way as an abortion if not treated right. I can give three reasons why I am against stem cell research. Adult stem cells have limited ability to differentiate from others and are extremely hard to grow for long period in culture, embryonic stem cells may not be accepted when used in transplants because there is no process to generate them…

Stem Cell Assignment 1. Summary of “Your Inner Healers” New scientific discoveries have shown that adult mouse cells can be “rewound” to once again be pluripotent like they were in their former embryonic state by adding a mixture of genes to the cells (called induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, or iPSCs). This contradicts the natural progression of cells’ potency as they age: in their early formation, embryonic cells have the ability to mature into any one of the 220 types of human cells, and soon…

Medical Center describes stems cells as, “an unspecialized cell that has yet to “decide” what type of adult cell they’ll be,” (What Are Stem Cells). This idea drives the research of biologists and medical professions because it grants them the opportunity to improve degenerative diseases and aid to new finds of medicine. Although many doctors believe stem cells could potentially help solve many of todays medical mysteries, a vast number of the population believe that stem cell research is…

The world is all about controversy, in today 's age it seems as if the world can not function without a little dispute every now and then. Right now the controversy is stem cell research. So what exactly is this debate over? Do people really understand the actual meaning of the term, “stem cell”? This research could change medical history for the good, so why not be for it? You may think this is absurd because of all the ridiculous assumptions you may have heard, but I am here to explain these…

smallpox have been eradicated because of immunizations that were developed by radical thinking. Stem cell research is an area of much controversy in the 21st century. It has been called the devil’s work by committing murder. Others have stated that stem cells are a miracle because of its endless possibilities. Stem cells are cells that are undecided and have the potential to become any type of cell. This could range from becoming a heart, brain or even a foot. This concept can be very…

conditions that stem cells could help benefit. This issue affects them because without the answer and option of stem cell research, they can’t help or provide their patients with an answer. Doctors influenced my viewpoint because they are the ones doing good for their patients, while also doing no harm to their patients…

excitement in the field of stem cell research and transplants (SCCA Transplant Program "Exceeds Expectations"). Stem cell research is the research of stem cell harvesting, from aborted fetuses or a patient’s body, as a possible cure. Stem cells are used throughout the body to resemble similar tissue cells. This process begins the healing of a patient due to the now functional previously damaged tissue. Stem cells are different from other cells due to their constant cell division and they can be…

every person is born with: stem cells. Stem cells are very unique in their properties and political drawing, but questions still remain about stem cells and their affects on people and politics. Stem cells are a valuable resource with a potential to be marketed to numerous people, but questions and conflict arise when the topic is brought up: what are stem cells, how can they be used, and how do stem cells divide and impact a nation through politics and religion. Stem cells are an anomaly…