"Moving Stem Cells Front and Center"

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This is a critical review of the article, "Moving Stem Cells Front and Center" by Andrew Pollack. This
analyzes stem cell research and application for spinal cord injuries. After a brief introduction of the topic and the use of stem cells in application, the majority of the paper is centered on ethical examinations of values, consequentialist and non-consequentialist arguments. The paper concludes with a personal statement that is developed as a result of the research.

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"Especially with the advent and reliance of the internet, information abounds in every genre, school of thought and industry. Some is highly relevant, valid and reliable information - other information is high level and unsubstantiated, still more articles or websites offer mis- or dis-information. It is important to know how to differentiate the good, valid and reliable sources and salient data from that which is not. Therefore, critical analyses are an important training mechanism. This paper presents a critical assessment and review of the article "Moving Stem Cells Front and Center" by Andrew Pollack according to the critical reflection summary guidelines that were distributed in class. In order to fully understand and appreciate the scope of the research, medical implications, ethical arguments and values, questions, role of stakeholders, etc., it is important to understand how stem-cells.."

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