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    “I am opposed to both cloning and the destruction of human embryos and adamantly opposed to funding embryonic stem cell research.” Sandy Adams here expresses that embryonic stem cell research is morally wrong and she would never fund such a case. The original (Adult) stem cell research originated in the 1800’s but the first embryonic stem cell did not begin until 1988. A Hamster was the first then in 1985 one was derived from a primate. This began the takeoff of embryonic stem cell research‚ throughout

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    What are stem cells? Stem cells are found in many places in the body. They are important because they can divide to make copies of themselves. They can also develop into different types of cells‚ for example skin‚ blood‚ brain and bone. Why is stem cell research important for Parkinson’s? There is currently no known cure for Parkinson’s. While medicines can help to manage the symptoms‚ they may only be effective for a certain period of time before side effects develop.2 Brain surgery can offer

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    Epigenetic Development

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    Neuroscientists at Emory University found that genetic markers‚ thought to be wiped clean before birth‚ were used to transmit a single traumatic experience across generations‚ leaving behind traces in the behavior and anatomy of future pups. Studies that show how molecules act as DNA markers that influence how the genome is read are known as epigenetic. We pick up these markers during our lives and in various locations on our body as we develop and interact with our environment. Through a process

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    Pg i Stem Cell Technology: The Controversies surrounding Stem Cell Research Introduction Whether you are in favor of or against certain forms of stem cell research‚ it cannot be denied that an immense amount of benefits are gained from the research. The extent of this research is endless. Scientists are only beginning to explore this technology. However‚ no research or medical technology is without controversy. Most of the debate falls between the embryonic stem (ESC) and

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    The stem cell policy prevents federal funded researchers from working on all‚ but a few sources of embryonic stem cells. The policy can help decrease government spending and serves as a purpose to those who view stem cell research as ethically and morally problematic. The stem cell policy‚ a good idea in the aspects of preventing usage and destruction of human embryonic stem cells and supported by those who view stem cell research as a negative externality to the country. The government has deducted

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    Embryonic stem cells The term "stem cell" in Websters dictionary defines it as "An unspecialized cell that gives rise to differentiated cells"‚ which is a fancy way of saying "stem cells can be used to copy and turn into any other type of cell". To understand Embryonic stem cells‚ we must go back to the Discovery of stem cells in general. Stem cell research first dates back to the late 1800’s‚ when scientist first observed evidence of cells able to produce other cell types. There was a gap in

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    In the last century‚ stem cell research has come a long way. Stem cells are critical because they are the original cells of the human body. All other cells come from the stem cells after they differentiate. Since their discovery‚ researchers have discovered different types of stem cells. The most controversial of these being embryonic stem cells. These cells are created from the embryo when it grows into a cluster of about 100 cells and are harvested from their nuclei. The debate behind embryonic

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    Michell Henning Research Paper Period 2 M.Kelsay 12/18/2012 Embryos and Ethics Embryotic stem cell research has been in the public eye for quite some time‚ and has formed an ethical debate between many. Scientists have been researching and testing embryos to determine the possible uses for them. The work done with embryos can allow parents to select certain characteristics for their future child. Frozen embryos can be used later on for in-vitro fertilization‚ allowing a couple to

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    1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of the Issue In recent years‚ the phrase ’stem cells’ has become a popular and widely published scientific topic. Debate and discussions about stem cells are everywhere‚ including magazines‚ television‚ etc. Basically‚ stem cells are a class of undifferentiated cells that are able to differentiate into specialized cell types. Commonly‚ stem cells come from two main sources: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells (Crosta‚ 2008). 1.2 Current Situation Rates of chronic

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    The difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells is that an embryonic stem cell is not fully developed and with no specific cell tissues. Embryonic stem cells are found in the inner cells mass of the early embryo. The very first embryonic stem cells are totipotent (can be able to create all kinds of cells) but the rest after that are pluripotent which means that it can create many different types of cells such as white blood cells‚ nerve cells‚ and neurons. Adult stem cells are less

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