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The question of what is "right" depends on your personal values. My own value system says adult stem cell research is "right" while embryonic stem cell research as it has been performed thus far is "wrong." It is wrong because it is funded by tax dollars, has produced no tangible results, and it requires the taking of a human life to perform. 60 years ago, the Nazi government researcher Dr. Joseph Mengele was put on trial and convicted for performing forced experiments on human subjects many of whom died in the experiment.
Several see embryonic stem cell research in a similar light. It is performed using subjects that did not volunteer, all of the subjects whose stem cells are harvested die, and it requires government funding. My own view is tempered a bit. I believe embryonic stem cell research could be justified if it was the only way such research could occur and if it showed promise. It is not the only way to perform such research and it does not show promise.
Thus far, embryonic stem cell research has cost billions, resulted in the indictment of Korean researcher Hwang Woo-Suki and his research team on fraud and embezzlement charges, and produced no tangible results while requiring the taking of a human life to perform. Yet it is still being funded by the US government and a few state governments.
On the other hand adult bone marrow stem cell research, while still experimental, has produced several cures including the first patient considered to be "cured" of AIDS. The experimental cures range from blood cancers to bone disease. This research has been accomplished largely with private research funds and does not require the taking of a human life and in fact can be performed with a patient's own stem cells.
In 2008, adult stem cells were used to grow a section of a human trachea which was transplanted in the stem cell donor's body with success.
Well I am 100% pro-life, and let me tell you something. I support the NEW methods of stem cell research. Now, as opposed to aborting a fetus, it is possible to take ANY somatic cell and "dedifferentiate" it, returning it to a polypotent state. Usually, they take a skin cell off of a hair follicle and culture it, with no harm done to the sanctity of an unborn child.
Definately not - who do we think we are....GOD ? And the nazis were prosecuted for the same thing so what makes this so different ?
of course not!
This type of research requires that cells are taken from an embryo. Some people are opposed to stem cell research because they think it is unethical.
There is no solution to stem cell research. It is hotly and highly debated. There are a number of ethical and moral concerns. This will not be resolved any time soon.
Stem cell research came along which was impossible to occur without cell discovery.
stem cells are known as the "repair system for the body". That means they divide constantly taking place of other cells. Like if they was a bad cell then the stem cell would just take its place. Stem cells are amazing for solving diseases. That's why stem cell research is so important- scientists have already discovered that stem cells can cure more than 70 of the most major diseases. Its really incredible
it is called stem cell research
yep
I have yet to meet any religious leader that is against stem cell research. The issue is not about stem cell research. What some religious leaders are against is the use of aborted children's stem cells for research. They have no issue with using adult stem cells or stems cells cultured.
Hopefully he is for it. Stem cell research is very important but stupid christians are trying to stop it.
How much does stem cell research cost? $4 trillion per year.
no.
I think it should, although it is horrible using unborn babies, it is very useful and can save a lot of future troubles. Stem cell research can cure diseases and make the world a better place.
Alice Park has written: 'The stem cell hope' -- subject(s): Transplantation, Stem Cell Transplantation, Stem cells, Popular Works, Stem Cell Research, Research, Popular works
yes
The Republican Party has a new platform that calls for expanded support for stem cell research. However, many of the old school Republicans are still vehemently opposed to stem cell research.
China is, they recently opened the worlds largest stem cell research centre there, in the province jiangsu
yes, because stem cell research could lead to cures to so many diseases that right now are incurable
no