Stem Cell Research Legislation
Stem Cell Research Legislation
For some time now, stem cell research has been a major issue when it comes to ethics. “Ethics, science and religion became further intertwined with politics in the 1990’s, increasing the battles among congress, administrations, and other agencies” (Scott, 2006, p.153). Stem cell research is probably one of the most important scientific advancements in the past one hundred years.
Stem Cell research began in the 1800’s, with the discovery that some cells could actually generate other cells. In the early 1900’s the first actual stem cells were discovered when they found that some cells can generate blood cells. The history of stem cell research actually includes research done with both animal and human stem …show more content…
These cells are unique because they can be molded into developing into at least two hundred twenty cell types that are found in the human body.(Robinson, 2010) There are three types of stem cells, embryonic stem cells, which have the greatest potential because they can theoretically become any of the two hundred twenty cell types. A lot of the arguments on the ethics of stem cell research come from religious and social conservatives that are mostly pro-life. This is because they tend to believe that pre-embryos that are removed from the embryonic stem cells are a human person, so there for the process of removing the cells murders a human …show more content…
The benefits of stem cell research have such a great outcome that it outweighs the ethical issues; the research gives great insights about the basics of the human body. Even though many issues regarding ethical issues of stem cell research have now been solved, it is a reminder of a valuable example of what this treatment could cure. “In the process of pursuing the elusive stem cell and its promise of universal healing, we stand to gain important insight into the nature of human life itself. Along without obvious advances, we have evolved into a species with remarkably restricted regenerative capacity. Our bodies have long lost the forethought of indefinite growth possessed by the sequoia or the carp. Unlike starfish or newts, we can no longer replace lost limbs. And as we grow older, our own aging populations of stem cells cannot keep up with our failing bodies. We have paid a heavy price for our high vantage point on the evolutionary tree. It remains to be seen whether a growing understanding of our own phylogenetic limitations will be sufficiently profound to overcome them. The Promethean prospect of eternal regeneration awaits us, while time’s vulture looks on”- Rosenthal. Another word, stem cell research promises not only a scientific and medical discovery, but it provides insight into human life. (Garcia-Ortiz,
For some time now, stem cell research has been a major issue when it comes to ethics. “Ethics, science and religion became further intertwined with politics in the 1990’s, increasing the battles among congress, administrations, and other agencies” (Scott, 2006, p.153). Stem cell research is probably one of the most important scientific advancements in the past one hundred years.
Stem Cell research began in the 1800’s, with the discovery that some cells could actually generate other cells. In the early 1900’s the first actual stem cells were discovered when they found that some cells can generate blood cells. The history of stem cell research actually includes research done with both animal and human stem …show more content…
These cells are unique because they can be molded into developing into at least two hundred twenty cell types that are found in the human body.(Robinson, 2010) There are three types of stem cells, embryonic stem cells, which have the greatest potential because they can theoretically become any of the two hundred twenty cell types. A lot of the arguments on the ethics of stem cell research come from religious and social conservatives that are mostly pro-life. This is because they tend to believe that pre-embryos that are removed from the embryonic stem cells are a human person, so there for the process of removing the cells murders a human …show more content…
The benefits of stem cell research have such a great outcome that it outweighs the ethical issues; the research gives great insights about the basics of the human body. Even though many issues regarding ethical issues of stem cell research have now been solved, it is a reminder of a valuable example of what this treatment could cure. “In the process of pursuing the elusive stem cell and its promise of universal healing, we stand to gain important insight into the nature of human life itself. Along without obvious advances, we have evolved into a species with remarkably restricted regenerative capacity. Our bodies have long lost the forethought of indefinite growth possessed by the sequoia or the carp. Unlike starfish or newts, we can no longer replace lost limbs. And as we grow older, our own aging populations of stem cells cannot keep up with our failing bodies. We have paid a heavy price for our high vantage point on the evolutionary tree. It remains to be seen whether a growing understanding of our own phylogenetic limitations will be sufficiently profound to overcome them. The Promethean prospect of eternal regeneration awaits us, while time’s vulture looks on”- Rosenthal. Another word, stem cell research promises not only a scientific and medical discovery, but it provides insight into human life. (Garcia-Ortiz,