Stem Cell Research

Paper Summary:

The paper looks at the ethical, legal and moral issues shrouding stem cell research but nevertheless contends that this research is vitally important in the search for cures for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other terrible diseases. The paper asserts that the Bush administration is promoting a political agenda designed to get votes, that in fact blocks research that could result in vital human health advances. The paper strongly argues that America is morally obliged to move forward with research and claims that it is borderline fascism when people in power prevent social and medical breakthroughs only to advance a partisan, selfish agenda.

Outline:
Thesis and Introduction
Literature, Ethics, Science
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The Roman Catholic Church, and indeed many conservative Christian church denominations, object to medical research being conducted on human embryos - whether or not the research could lead to a cure for the dreaded Alzheimer's Disease, or whether or not the embryo would be disposed of in fertility clinics anyway, if not used in research."
"But moreover, this paper is obliged to examine where stem cell research is today, why there are serious ethical issues at hand, how many scientists are currently pursuing avenues of research, and what the future might bring in terms of diseases that could be cured - or at least brought into milder forms - as a result of using human stem cells."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Babbington, Charles. "Issues Overview: Stem Cell Research." Washington Post, 14 Nov.2004.
• Brainard, Jeffery. "Stem-Cell Research Moves Forward." Chronicle of Higher Education (October 2004): 51-6.
• Europe Intelligence Wire. "Embryonic Stem Cells Correct Congenital Heart Defect in Mouse Embryos; Can Signal Neighbor Cells to Repair." (October 2004).
• Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week. "First derivation of retinal cells from embryonic stem cells; may treat blindness." October 2004.
• O'Donoghue, Keelin, Fisk, Nicholas M. "Potential Applications of Stem Cells: Part 1." Biologist (2004): 51-3.

More papers on Stem Cell Research:

• Term Paper # 107047 : "Embryonic Stem Cell Research"
• Argumentative Essay # 148240 : "Stem Cell Research: Ethics and Benefits"
• Persuasive Essay # 85139 : "Stem Cell Research"
• Essay # 71384 : "Alternatives to Embryonic Stem Cell Research "

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: