Essay On The Ethics Of Stem Cell Research

[tags: Stem cell, Embryonic stem cell] - The topic of stem cell research has been brought to the attention of the public recently by the video put out by the Center for Medical Progress claiming to expose the gruesome truth: that Planned Parenthood has been selling baby parts to make a profit on the side for years.This is a misrepresentation of what is going on, however, as in the entire interview, which was over 100 minutes of footage shortened to just a nine minute video, the representative for Planned Parenthood referred to the donation with full parental consent of the embryos that would otherwise be disposed of....

One of the main characteristics of stem cells is their ability to self-renew or multiply while maintaining the potential to develop into other types of cells.

Stem cells can become cells of the blood, heart, bones, skin, muscles, brain etc.

They help indirectly by providing information about complex things.

For an example, stem cells will help scientists better understand human life.

By definition, “stem cells are characterized by their ability to self-renew and to differentiate into multiple different cell types and tissues” (Koch, Berg, and Betts, 155).

Stem cells are undeveloped cells that are able to, once injected into the afflicted organ, tissue, or bone, self-renew into the cells that belong to that bodily region....The term “stem cell” was first introduced by German scientist, Ernst Haeckel to define the fertilized egg that will become an organism....[tags: Stem cell, Embryonic stem cell] - Another way Stem Cell research helps us is by knowledge.Where the controversy is, though, is on embryonic stem cells.Since the 19th century, scientists have been studying stem cells, from plants to animals, for a cure to various diseases within them.Here is the question: “Should the laws that govern other types of pluripotent stem cells differ from those for h ES cells. ” As the National Institute of Health explains under Stem Cell Basics, there are three main types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells (h ESCs), adult or somatic stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells (i PSCs); it is well known that to this date h ESCs offer the most possibilities....[tags: Stem cell, Embryonic stem cell] - Stem Cell Research What if there was a more efficient way to cure non-communicable diseases other than surgery. Although, the benefits of this research are high there is controversy when it comes to this topic.Coming from a Catholic school background, stem cells were always lumped at the end of the chapter with abortion, contraceptives, and other awful things that “went against God’s plan.” I didn’t know what they were or why we really used them, but already had a negative connotation about them.So, taking a neutral stance, I wanted to see what the world was saying today about this important research field....[tags: Stem cell, Embryonic stem cell] - Mary Bodunde Professor Couch Biology 1408 6 August 2015 The Discovery of Stem Cell Introduction Stem cells are cells that stand as support system for other cells.Stem cells are also cells that have the potential to become any type of cell in the body.