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What is the major issue involving the harvesting of embryonic stem cells?
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The major issue involving the harvesting of embryonic stem cells is that the embryonic stem cells can cause the destruction of an embryo.
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What are the Ethical implications of embryonic stem cell research?
The main controversy is whewn stem cells are harvested from aborted fetuses, or when an egg is fertilized in a laboratory for the sole purpose of harvesting stem cells. Stem cells can also be gotten from umbilical cord blood after a baby is born.
What do you think is the reason why some people are against stem cell research?
The primary reason and most important reason is that some people are scientifically illiterate. They don't understand the science behind the research and they do not have even the basic education to begin to understand it. They don't even try to understand it and they let others try to explain it to them but those people often have some sort of agenda. Science itself is not good or bad, it is what is done with it. If all of society doesn't what to use this knowledge, a least we all have made the decision not just a handful. There are two methods of stem cell research. 1. Embryonic stem cell and 2. Adult stem cell. There is not somuch opposition of manipulating the stem cells from adult cells. On the other hand, Embryonic stem cell research involves the value of life. Thus the main issue for embryonic stem cell research is whether potential embryonic life should be treated with honor and human dignity. Which itself is only a religious viewpoint and not science fact.
Why is using adult stem cells much less controversial?
Most likely because embryonic stem cell research is often associated with another controversial social issue-- abortion. Some (but not all) embryos used in stem cell research have been donated for research, but the donors are clinics which perform abortions. Also, even in cases that did not involve abortion, such as excess embryos from fertility clinics, some opponents of using embryos believe life begins when an egg has been fertilized, so therefore, the embryo represents human life, and to destroy any embryo to do stem cell research is thus immoral. Although not everyone agrees that a fertilized egg is the same as a human being, the pro-life community has been very vocal in opposition, keeping embryonic stem cell research mired in controversy. On the other hand, extracting adult stem cells does not require destroying an embryo nor does it affect a fertilized egg, so some pro-life supporters feel it is morally preferable to use adult stem cells for research. Unfortunately, adult stem cells are not as helpful to utilize in research because they cannot do some of the things that can be done with embryonic stem cells. Thus, this too is controversial, as scientists and researchers believe they are being hampered in finding cures for diseases because of the religious beliefs of certain people who oppose the use of embryonic stem cells.
What do scientists hope to accomplish through stem cell research?
That is an unbelievably loaded question! I can answer from my perspective. Plant Stem Cells could very well be the next medical evolution in the US. They are proving to be the perfect synergy between traditional medicine and the "natural/organic" trend that people are moving towards. In short. Plant Stems Cells have the uncanny ability to actually specialize within the human body. This means that stem cells from certain plants can actually help with cells that regulate the immunity, or they can detoxify and rejuvenate kidney, liver, lung and even brain issue. The trick is know which plant stem cells work best with which systems or tissues in the body. Then knowing the chemical makeup in the plants to help balance body chemistry to optimize the running of the entire body. In terms of healthcare treatments and preventative health. Plant Stem Cells are the next generation of drugs used to treat some of the most common ailments along with some of the most devastating diseases we are currently facing. You can visit our website www.plantstemcells.net If you are a healthcare professional you can also get access to our research tools and only education forums. www.plantstemcells.net for more information
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The issue is more clearly defined if we indicate that we are considering Embryonic or Adult Stem Cells. The embryonic cell in research are under objection by certain churches because the embryo is considered a life form. The problem also that exists is that the embryonic cell tends to create tumor , because the cells involved are pluripotent, non-specific, which means that they can form ant type of body cell freely. Thus they multiply rapidly, sometimes to random tumor-like bodies. The adult stem cells are more specific, not having the tumor creating problem, sometimes Being mutipotent. Thus the cells can form more than one type of cell, yet remain stable. Many Churches consider this a sanctity of life issue & the problems or lack thereof, being the hand of God guiding the process to guard life.
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The main controversy is whewn stem cells are harvested from aborted fetuses, or when an egg is fertilized in a laboratory for the sole purpose of harvesting stem cells. Stem cells can also be gotten from umbilical cord blood after a baby is born.
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What do you think is the reason why some people are against stem cell research?
The primary reason and most important reason is that some people are scientifically illiterate. They don't understand the science behind the research and they do not have even the basic education to begin to understand it. They don't even try to understand it and they let others try to explain it to them but those people often have some sort of agenda. Science itself is not good or bad, it is what is done with it. If all of society doesn't what to use this knowledge, a least we all have made the decision not just a handful. There are two methods of stem cell research. 1. Embryonic stem cell and 2. Adult stem cell. There is not somuch opposition of manipulating the stem cells from adult cells. On the other hand, Embryonic stem cell research involves the value of life. Thus the main issue for embryonic stem cell research is whether potential embryonic life should be treated with honor and human dignity. Which itself is only a religious viewpoint and not science fact.
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