“It was alright. How was school?” I hadn’t done any work that day‚ and the guilt seeped into my bones‚ threatening to pour out the truth in that I hadn’t done schoolwork for a few weeks. “It was good. I worked on an essay today‚ something about stem cell research.” The lie slid out easily. He nodded his head anyway‚ and I suppose he preferred to believe a lie than upset the truth. “Where’s your mom?” “Napping – she got home a few hours ago.” I followed him into his bedroom and looked to my mom’s
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Stem Cell Research vs. Morality On October 4‚ 2004‚ with his wife by his side‚ actor Christopher Reeve died of heart failure because of complications due to a spinal cord injury. Christopher Reeve believed strongly in stem cell research‚ and he knew that one day he would walk again‚ but it was not to be. If it came down to saving the life of a loved one‚ would people consider morality‚ or would he or she go against their religious convictions or moral beliefs to save a
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bstract: Embryonic stem cell research involves the destruction of an embryo after stem cells are extracted. The ethical considerations of destroying an embryo results in a controversy where proponents of the research are pitted against pro life supporters who see the destruction of the embryo as immoral. This paper addresses the objections to embryonic stem cell research‚ similar to those against abortion‚ which are rooted in the belief that it is morally impermissible to intentionally take the life
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Peer Review Paper Stem Cell Research has been one of the most hotly debated ethical scientific dilemmas of the past twenty years. The basic arguments have been based around the idea of which life is more important‚ that of the unborn embryo or that of the potential human life that stem cell research and the application from that embryo might save. In recent years though this concern has dwindled a considerable amount as scientists have begun to experiment with adult somatic cells in place of embryos
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Ethical Dilemma: Stem Cell Research “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.”- Potter Stewart One of the most controversial topics in today’s world is stem cell research. What are stem cells? Why is the debate about stem cells about ethics? Should stem cell research be allowed? What are the benefits of stem cell research? Stem cells are cells that have the potential to differentiate into a specialized cell such as liver cell. Scientists wish
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Human stem cell research is a novel technology that will benefit society as a whole. This bold statement represents a current debate high on the ethical and political agendas across the globe. Although the potential benefits of using human stem cells in the treatment of diseases are vast and clear‚ their use remains controversial due to the public perception of their source and methods of extraction. However‚ it is undeniable stem cell research is key in the treatment and reversal of a range of medical
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ARE STEM CELLS? Before I can explain the cons of stem cell research‚ I must explain what stem cells actually are. Stem cells are defined as essentially the beginning cells of a human being‚ which are capable of becoming all or many of the 210 different kinds of tissues in the human body. 1 These cells divide‚ generating two "daughter cells"‚ one of which will become something new and another which will replace the original cell. That is where the term "stem" comes from‚ meaning stem cells give
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Embryonic Stem Cell Research Editorial Embryonic stem cell research is a very controversial topic in science today. Many people believe that it is morally wrong; others believe that it is an obvious solution to stem cell therapies and cures for disease. I personally believe that the research of embryonic stem cells is a perfectly good answer to many medical issues within the human body. While it is understandable that some people believe it to be wrong or immoral‚ it needs to be recognized that
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For me‚ stem cell research is a more recently discovered passion. After reading a short bit about it in my high school biology textbook‚ I was very intrigued. Stem cell research has so much potential‚ from growing whole organs using new 3D printing technology to therapies for many diseases. I even wrote a paper supporting increased government funding for stem cell research and sent it to my local representative. Last semester‚ for my final paper in my neurology seminar. I was curious about the possibility
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STEM CELLS: THE BAD VS. THE GOOD THE BACKGROUND The use of embryonic stem cells to treat human diseases; is it unethical‚ questionable‚ helpful‚ in violation of law and policy or just the right answer for many‚ many diseases? All of these are great questions and are all questions that everyone and everybody has an opinion on at one time or another. To first really understand the controversy surrounding stem cell research you must know a little about its base; embryonic stem cells‚ “they are
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