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    Stem Cell Research Legislation and Related Legal Issues DeVry University The first embryonic stem cells were first isolated from animals in 1981 by Sir Martin Evans. However it wasn’t until 1998 that James Thompson first isolated human embryonic stem cells. Since then continuing research with stem cells has shown to be sensitive issue because of the perception of morality by humans. For this reason stem cell research legislation has been enacted and has been ever changing throughout time. Therefore

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    Stem Cell's Ethical Issue

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    SANCTITY OF LIFE We all have different viewpoints when it comes to Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy. Majority of the individuals believes that it violates the sanctity of life because they consider the act of destroying a human blastocyst is equal to killing a human being. Embryos are considered humans from the moment of the union of the gametes; hence‚ it can be relayed as the weakest members of society. It is morally wrong to exploit the weak merely because some benefit can be derived from it

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    fertilized egg cell divides millions of times to form the approximately six billion cells that make up the human body. These types of cells (4 to 7 day old embryo) are called embryonic stem cells that are unspecialized and have the ability to renew themselves and give rise to specialized cell types (they have not yet developed into cells that perform a specific function). A stem cell is uncommitted and remains that way‚ until it receives a signal to develop into a specialized cell‚ unlike a heart

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    Reaction Paper on Stem Cell Ibilola Aridegbe Coun502 Dr. Marcia Wiinamaki 01/27/2009 Human existence begins at conception Abstract The purpose of this research includes a brief overview of information found through Intoduction Stem cell research has brought about heated debate among academics and society as a whole. Especially among Christian circles. Embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos that develop from eggs that have been fertilized in vitro or at an in vitro fertilization clinic

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    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 flexible than

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    the ethical controversies surrounding embryonic stem cell research are profound. Stem cells‚ the cells used by the human body to replenish damaged tissue‚ are found in both embryonic and adult form. At the adult level‚ stem cells can be extracted from bone marrow‚ but the real ethical debate arises when embryonic stem cells are introduced. “Pluripotent” embryonic stem cells are among the only type that can form any of over 200 cell types‚ making it the most useful and versatile. These cells are isolated

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    Define Stem Cells and give background information on them. Stem cells are a class of undifferentiated cells that are able to differentiate into special cell types. There are two types of Stem Cells: Adult Stem cells and embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells come from embryos that are 3-5 days old. They are often taken from the umbilical cord. They are used more than adult stem cells. Adult stem cells mainly come from bone marrow. Their primary function is to maintain homeostasis by replacing

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    The Theory of Subjectivism Moral statements can be hard to define and more often than not many people seem to have different points of view that may not always agree with each other. Numerous theories have been formed in order to tackle these problems and one of them is the subjectivism theory. What the subjectivism theory in its simplest form says is that “when a person says that something is morally good or bad‚ this means that he or she approves of that thing‚ or disapproves of it‚ and nothing

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    First‚ where do stem cells come from‚ and what properties do they exhibit that make them stem cells? Human embryonic stem cells come from an embryo that develops from an egg. These eggs were originally collected for reproductive purposes. The eggs are fertilized in vitro‚ and the embryo is donated for research. The donation only happens after the eggs are no longer needed. The donor is informed of the intended use‚ and consent has been given. These stem cells are found when the embryo is between

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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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