Stem Cell Biology

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This work addresses the issues of stem cell research by briefly describing the research itself and the expert opinions of its potential as a way to develop cures or diseases that have previously confounded many medical scientists. The paper then goes on to thoroughly discuss the stem cell research issue as a political/ethical/moral issue, tracing the evolution of the issue through the various legislative processes and through the various bioethics groups who both support and oppose the research. The work also shows the overall evolution of stem cell research as an issue facing the American people, and the medical world specifically, as one that may severely challenge the culture of the United States as it continues to define its recognized major role in the development of disease treatment and cure.

Introduction
Stem Cell Research Explored
Stem Cell Biology, a Political Issue
Stem Cell Legislation
Conclusion

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"One of the most foundationally promising research discoveries of the twentieth century is Stem Cell Biology. Only announced as a possible scientific breakthrough in late 1998, significant research has begun on stem cells, yet even the announcement of the potential benefits by the National Academy of Science that comes with the then recent isolation of human stem cells did little to curb potential controversy and conflict. (Shannon 9) Within the recent elections the issue of stem cell research has come to the forefront of consideration by voters, experts, opponent groups and proponent groups. The most substantial challenge to the recent federal rulings against stem cell research, by the Bush administration, is the passing of proposition 71 in California, which will create, and fund a 3 billion dollar stem cell research institute in the state of California.
Advocates of stem cell research are overjoyed at the collective snubbing of what some consider the dogmatic and conservative approach that the Bush administration and the current congress have taken to outlaw the use of new stem cell lines, therefore severely limiting the ability of scientists to conduct research in a productive manner. With the passing of this bill proponents expect to see other states follow suit to create a network of "legitimate" scientific resources, all in opposition of the federal stance on stem cell research, thought by many to be a pure and simple attempt to legislate morality."

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