Embryonic vs. Adult Stem Cells - Why Jean Swenson Doesn’t Support Embryonic Research and Why An Audience Would Listen As science becomes more and more advanced‚ there are many more ways to combat illnesses. Some of these are more successful and widely known‚ but one of the more controversial is stem cell research. In the article "Embryonic Stem Cell Fairy Tales"‚ Jean Swenson attempts to educate the public on why she believes many are prone to believing that embryonic stem cells (which have not
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Stem Cells: Future of Failure? When does a sperm and egg begin to resemble what we call a fetus? Research has shown that at four weeks‚ the embryo is the size of an seasame seed (New Health Advisor). The cells that make up this sesame seed could be the future of regenerative medicine. Stem cells are the cells made during the process of fertilization. They are the first traces of humans‚ making them basically a blank slate for all types of cells. They can become essentially any type of cell in the
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Stem cells‚ often called the building blocks of the human body‚ are positioned within the body’s blood‚ tissues‚ organs‚ and immune system. Once they are transplanted‚ they have the capability to either reconstruct or restore a patient’s damaged cells which could enhance the patient’s health; and in some cases can conclusively save a person’s life. The umbilical cord is used as a basic lifeline from the mother to the baby throughout the pregnancy. If stem cells from the umbilical cord are collected
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Embryonic stem cells help treat tough diseases that our bodies attracted‚ and can not fight off. If we continue to use embryonic stem cells then the treatment for these tough diseases will be more efficient. “ Stem cells are expected to be most useful in treating tough diseases.(those that arise from problems with various genes‚ and are often related to environmental causes)” (Pearson). This information is saying that embryonic stem cells are more useful than any other stem cells because they are
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Stem cell research has the potential to affect the lives of millions of Americans. In my research you will understand; the history of stem cell research‚ International stem cell control list‚ and the legislation. Hopefully‚ after reading this you will be able to form a strong opinion on stem cell research. What is stem cell research? According to Stem cell information‚ “An adult cell is thought to be an undifferentiated cell( cell that is not developed) which is found among developed cells in
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2012 Biology Period 1 Stem Cell Debate I think that we should stick to researching adult stem cells because it is more ethical‚ better success rate than embryonic cells‚ and they are more knowledgeable to the people. Adult stem cells are controversial but way less than embryonic stem cells. Stem cells are found in all multicellular organisms and are divided through mitosis. Adult stem cells are found in various tissues. Adult stem cells can be regenerated into specialized cells just not as many. Embryonic
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STEM CELLS® TISSUE-SPECIFIC STEM CELLS Current Concepts in Bone Marrow Microenvironmental Regulation of Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells Julianne N. P. Smith and Laura M. Calvi Key words. Adult haematopoietic stem cells Bone marrow Bone marrow stromal cells Hematopoiesis Hemopoietic stem cells Osteoblast Stem cellmicroenvironment interactions Endothelial cell ABSTRACT “Within the microanatomy of mammalian bone‚ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) interact with numerous
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I. Stem Cell Research A. Silvio had a spinal cord injury at the base of his neck [which is classified as a Grade A injury‚ according to the] American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS). Grade A is considered the worst‚ which indicates a "complete" spinal cord injury where no motor or sensory function is preserved in the sacral segments S4-S5. Silvio was left with no movement of his legs and minimal movement of his fingers. At 2 years after injury‚ he received his own adult stem cells
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Sepulveda Bio. Anthro. Tues 6-9 Cell Replacement and Stem Cell Therapy to Treat Neurodegenerative Disease Stem cell therapy is being used to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS‚ commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The disease itself‚ new therapies and treatments‚ along with a cure are currently being studied by universities and stem cell researchers. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which attacks the neurons in the brain and
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multiple diseases? With stem cell research there can be a cure for today’s incurable illness. The debate for and against stem cells and research on them‚ has been around since stem cells were discovered. Is it ethical to end the possibility of one’s life to save another? When discussing stem cell research one must discuss what stem cell research contains‚ how they work‚ potential therapy‚ and the many misconceptions that come along with this controversial topic. Is stem cell research ethical? One
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