Stem Cell Research

Paper Summary:

The paper looks at the history of stem cell research's introduction to society, the obstacles it has faced in the past, its successes and the controversy that still surrounds it use. The paper examines the medical, societal and financial concerns. The paper contends that as mankind stands on the brink of being able to change the course of history, it is important to understand the ramifications of such advances. The paper is of the opinion that research must be allowed to continue if society hopes to eventually eradicate all possible genetic conditions that cause humans to suffer emotionally, financially and physically. As long as proper precautions are in place to protect the ethics of human life, the author sees no reason not to forge ahead with this exciting new possibility.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Discussion
Problems
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"It was not many years ago that a diagnosis of HIV, Cystic Fibrosis or other conditions meant certain death. Once these diagnosis's were received the goal was no longer to live a long life but to keep the person comfortable as long as possible until eventual demise occurred from the disease itself, or complications of the disease."
"Approximately 20 years scientists began to give serious consideration to the possibility of using gene therapy to thwart the advances of these and other diseases that were proving to be debilitating for those who had them. Initial reaction from society was elation mixed with trepidation when it came to the possible ability to manipulate genes for the purpose of health. While those who had loved ones dying or suffering with disorders that gene therapy could reverse spearheaded drives and cheered on the efforts in developing abilities, others were not as receptive to the idea and referred to the possibility as "playing God". The debates continued even as medical science advanced in the area of therapy and recently developed the ability to manipulate genes through stem cell gene therapy in the quest to halt damage, or completely eradicate disorders with a genetic base."

Sample of Sources Used:

• ________.(2001) Enzo Biochem, in Report to Medical Conference, Says It has Accomplished First Successful Stem Cell Gene Therapy in Adults. Business Wire Journal
• Meyerson, Sheri; Schwartz, Lewis (1999). Gene Therapy as a Therapeutic Intervention for Vascular Disease. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
• _______. (2006) New Promise on the Horizon for Treating Orthopaedic Conditions. PR Newswire.
• ____________. (2003) New Researcher Establishes Stem Cell Gene Therapy Laboratory at Puget Sound Blood Center; Research to Focus on Gene Therapy Cures for Sickle Cell Disease and Anemias Among Others. PR Newswire.
• Rajgopal, L. (2005) Stem cell therapy - A panacea for all ills? Journal of Postgraduate Medicine..

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