Is stem cell research legal in the US?

US funding on stem cell research?

yea

What are the bills used in the US?

stem cell research, abortion...

Why is it that the stem cell is not fully accepted in US?

Stem cell research, in general, is accepted in the US. Fetal stem cell research is a different matter. Fetal stem cell research requires the destruction of a human fetus. Many Americans believe that a human fetus is a living human being, and therefore, the destruction of a human fetus is murder.Nevertheless, abortion is not illegal in the US, and neither is fetal stem cell research. I want to be clear on this. Fetal stem cell research has never been illegal in the US. However, the last President, George W Bush, issued an executive order forbidding the use of federal funds to finance fetal stem cell research, on the very reasonable notion that anyone who disagrees with something shouldn't be forced, though taxes, to pay for it. Even that executive order did not apply to stem cell lines that were already in existence at the time of the order. So the fact is, there was no ban on fetal stem cell research in the US, and there wasn't even a restriction on federal funding for fetal stem cell research, as long as the researchers used one of the dozens of already-existing lines of fetal stem cells.In any event, there was no restriction at all on stem cell research in general. This is the most mis-characterized action that any President has ever taken. As evidenced by the fact that so many people (including the person who asked this question) believe that all stem cell research is forbidden in the US. That is a flat-out lie that the former President's political opponents ginned up to discredit him (as if he didn't do enough realstuff to discredit himself).Furthermore, the current President, Obama (who has already done more, in just six months, to discredit himself than the former President did in 8 years), overturned Bush's executive order. So now, people like me, who oppose destroying human fetuses, are forced to not only accept the fact that it is happening, but to pay for it, with our tax dollars. That is unconscionable.But let's be frank about the benefits of fetal stem cell research. There have been no breakthroughs on this research. Not one single clinical treatment has been derived, despite over a decade of research. Meanwhile, hundreds of treatments have developed from adult stem cell research. Why do you think fetal stem cell researchers want federal funds to finance their work? Because they can't get private funds. No one will invest in this, because they've studied it, and there's no potential there. Adult stem cell researchers don't needfederal funds, because private investors are falling all over themselves to invest in this promising field. Not so with fetal stem cell research. Because it's a dead end, and everyone knows it.

Does Barack Obama support embryonic stem cell research?

President-elect Obama, and the Democratic party, do not oppose embyonic stem cell research, and may support goventment funding for it in the future. US government funding of such research is currently suspended by an executive order of President Bush.

What was the first stem cell banking facility to open in the US?

Amniotic stem cell bank a facility that stores stem cell derived from amniotic fluid for future use. the first private amniotic stem cell bank in the US was opened by Biocell center in October 2009 in Medford, Massachusetts.

Do stem cell enhancers really work?

Yes, Stem Cell Enhancers really workHow do Stem Cells Work?Stem cells are the basic building blocks of your body. They have the ability to change into any tissue of your body to rebuild itself in times of stress or aging. Out of the three different stem cells available, two are used most for stem cell research. Embryonic stem cell research is at the forefront of world debate due to the fact that a human embryo is needed. Many feel that this is human life and by allowing researchers to dissect it for stem cell research it is taking a life. Seeing how embryonic stem cells are the easiest to use for stem cell research a strong effort is being made to gain legal access for research purposes.While embryonic stem cells are the most sought after, much is being done with adult stem cells as well in the scientific community. Adult stem cells are stem cells that are found within the body after birth. Every one of us is created and living from our own stem cells within our bodies. During our childhood, our bodies will release large amounts of stem cells to enhance our bodies.Adult stem cells are mostly found within bone marrow. From the bone marrow it is then released into the blood stream where it travels throughout the body in search of an organ that is in need. If your liver is in need of repair, the adult stem cell will then attach itself to the liver and begin to multiply and become a new, healthy liver cell. Adult stem cells are the natural way in which the body rebuilds itselfOver time, as we age, the body tends to not release as many adult stem cells as it once did. So when there is a need, there are less amounts within the blood stream to answer the call.So if our own bodies carry the tools needed to rebuild ourselves and enhance our health then why isn't anyone creating something to help us with our supply of adult stem cells? There is new hope for all of us. Learn how Stem Cell Enhancer is the one dietary supplement that can help improve skin issues, cardio function, digestive function, liver function, pancreatic function, and brain function.more at: http://www.lamininestemcell.com

Which state in the US offers more grants to research stem cell therapy?

I'm pretty sure it's California. find out more here stemcell.uci.edu

How many stem cell banks are there in the US?

There are several stem cell banks in the US, with exact numbers varying over time due to new establishments and closures. Some major stem cell banks in the US include Cord Blood Registry, ViaCord, and Cryo-Cell. These banks store various types of stem cells for potential future medical use.

Why stem cell is interesting topic?

Stem cells have the potential to develop into different cell types in the body, offering an exciting avenue for regenerative medicine and potential treatments for a variety of diseases and conditions. They are also valuable for research purposes, helping us better understand how cells function and develop. Additionally, the ethical considerations surrounding stem cell research make it a topic of ongoing debate and interest.

What does stem cell research cure?

Stem cells are cells that form only before birth and are valuable because they can basically become any cell in the body! A stem cell can become a cell in the brain, a call in the toe or a cell in you eye - that is the reason they are called STEM cells.Knowing this - you SHOULD be able to get stem cells and introduce them into another organ and they SHOULD become that organs new cells. So if I have stem cells and a bad heart - I can introduce them into the heart and they will become new heart cells. With enough of them - I SHOULD be able to generate a new working heart - to replace the cells of an old poorly functioning heart! It is all theory - but it is very plausible!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.

Why are stem cells so important to medical researchers?

Stem cells can be programmed to become any cell in the body. An example of current research is the stem cells can be programmed to become neurons which are the cells that communicate in your brain which stop developing shortly after you're born.

Should we continue with stem cell research?

Second answer: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.