Abstract
This paper is a proposal for a paper on stem cell research that clarifies the debate by examining stem cell journals such as "Stem Cells" and "The Oncologist" along with sources outside the medical community such as Dr. Tullio Simoncini and "Natural News" to develop a factual profile of the real properties and potentials of embryonic vs. adult stem cells with respect to their plasticity and the breakthrough modalities other than stem cell research that can offer solutions for serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.

From the Paper
"The debate over stem cell research pivots not just on the ethical issue of the destruction of living embryos to supply embryonic stem cell research with biomaterial, but also with the difference in efficacy of stem cell research conducted with embryonic versus adult stem cells. With prominent politicians and celebrities arguing forcefully for the need for embryonic stem cell research, the real issue of stem cell plasticity is largely overlooked and little understood by the general public. Moreover, non-researchers are for the most part unaware..."

Tags:adult stem cell, embryonic stem cell, Tullio Simoncini, Natural News, Know the Cause, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's, debate, Stem Cells, The Oncologist, plasticity, proposal

Abstract
The paper discusses embryonic stem cell research and states that the advancements in genetic engineering and genomic science are on the verge of creating a revolutionary change in our approach to treating diseases. The paper also relates that stem cell research, in particular, has created new hopes for innumerable number of people suffering from organ failure. Stem cell research has opened new vistas in the field of medicine as tissue regeneration promises new hope for millions of people who suffer from organ failure due to a variety of diseases. The paper then warns that there are some ethical and moral issues surrounding stem cell research that threaten to impede further progress in the field. The paper analyzes these and other related developments.

Outline:
Introduction
Ethical Controversies
Legal Issues
Adult Stem Cells
Umbilical Cord Stem cells
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Compared to the controversies surrounding the embryonic stem cell research, umbilical cord stem cells hold no ethical or moral dilemma. Since there is no foetus or embryo involved in the process, and the very fact that the placenta is usually a biological waste, the case for cord stem cell research is very encouraging and without any controversies. Thus far, it was believed that stem cells derived from umbilical cord, being very few in number, could hardly be used in lieu of bone marrow transplant for adults. However, an interesting characteristic of cord stem cells is that they can proliferate rapidly unlike adult stem cells. Furthermore, immunological rejection is much less severe in the case of cord blood transplantation compared with Peripheral blood stem cell transplant or bone marrow transplant."

Tags:embryonic, stem, cell, research, ethical, moral, codes, bone, marrow, transplant

Abstract
This paper defines stem cells as primal undifferentiated cells which retain the ability to separate into other cell types which can be used as a repair mechanism to reproduce cells and repair systems in the body. The writer examines the negative side of stem cell research contending that there is evidence which states that the impact of this type of research on the human immune system as well as overall genetic growth will eventually decline. This paper also discusses the moral and ethical merits of stem cell research which is currently rife with controversy. Politics plays a large role in stem cell development, mainly due to funding. The writer contends that stem cells are too dangerous to be carelessly used and applied to the human race, while its continued research might be slightly beneficial, in the current stage the harms far outweigh the benefits.

From the Paper
"The first step in analyzing the effects of stem cell research is through the scientific perspective. Stem cell research is important for the advancement of science because of its ability to replicate exact copies of different cells. Stem cells are obtained from a clone of the specific patient's cells, and thus have a genetically identical fit with a stem cell. This cell then has the ability to produce either missing tissue, or even an entire organ that will allow the patient to function as normal. Unlike transplants within the body that could be rejected by the immune system if there is a possibility of incompatibility, the stem cell created organ is a perfect construction of the body's organ and thus will be accepted as the original inside the patient's body. This is why stem cell research is so highly touted, it allows for a new frontier of technology in the health sciences industry."

Tags:science, controversy, ethics, moral, social, medical, stem, cell, political, debate, funding

Abstract
The paper discusses how advancements in technology has brought about a moral controversy in regards to stem cell use for medical purposes. The paper explains that stem cell research is about how an organism develops out of a single cell and how cells replace themselves when they become damaged. The paper looks at how medical advancements in stem cell research are developing promising therapies to treat a variety of diseases such as: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis ("Stem Cell Basics", 2008).

From the Paper
"Advancements in technology has brought about a moral controversy in regards to stem cell use for medical purposes. Stem cell research is about how an organism develops out of a single cell and how cells replace themselves when they become damaged. Medical advancements in stem cell research are developing promising therapies to treat a variety of diseases such as: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis ("Stem Cell Basics", 2008). Stem cells have two characteristics that distinguish them from other..."

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Abstract
"All of a sudden stem cells appear to be everywhere. They are the focus of conversations from Washington to Main Street. Everyone has an opinion and everybody is a scientist. Federal restrictions to funding stem cell research are set to be released by the current Obama Administration. In doing so the President is unleashing a torrent of controversy and debate between those who view utilizing stem cells as the destruction of innocent life and those who view stem cell research as necessary to the development of cures for diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's. "

From the Paper
The Great Stem Cell Debate Introduction All of a sudden stem cells appear to be everywhere. They are the focus of conversations from Washington to Main Street. Everyone has an opinion and everybody is a scientist. Federal restrictions to funding stem cell research are set to be released by the current Obama Administration. In doing so the President is unleashing a torrent of controversy and debate between those who view utilizing stem cells as the destruction of innocent life and those who view stem cell research as necessary to the development of cures for diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and

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Abstract
This paper explains that the ethical dilemma involved in stem cell research is a rather straight- forward process because to achieve its full potential this type of research requires using stem cells from fetuses. The author points out that using stem cells from fetuses is controversial for a variety of reasons. The paper relates that many religious and political conservatives believe that stem cell researchers "harvest babies" for their stem cells.

From the Paper
"Identifying the ethical dilemma involved in stem cell research is a rather straight- forward process, for to achieve its full potential this type of research requires using stem cells from fetuses. Doing so is controversial for a variety of reasons, and the moral dilemma involved with this issue is compounded by the fact that many of these reasons are as controversial as stem cell research itself. For example, many religious and political conservatives believe that stem cell researchers "harvest babies" for their stem cells. As Snow (2004) notes, they believe that fetuses have an inviolable right to life and that any medical use of a fetus in any form is morally indefensible."

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Abstract
The paper looks at the perceived medical benefits of stem cell research as well as at the exciting possibilities the new research affords for therapeutic care. On the other hand, the paper also examines the moral concerns raised by conservative opponents of stem cell research - among them being whether it is appropriate to experiment on living human beings and whether all of this may lead to womb surrogacy with poor and susceptible women being exploited. Finally, the paper points out some of the additional complications presented by stem cell transplantation and concludes by offering this writer's own stance on the stem cell issue.

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Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the issue of stem cell research from the scientific and political perspectives, pointing out the misunderstandings and ethical issues. The writer contends that adult stem cell research has achieved breakthroughs, while embryonic stem cell research has not, then ends by quoting Bible passages to defend the position that embryonic stem cell research is wrong.

From the Paper
"The issue of stem cell research is fraught with misunderstanding and ethical issues. The misunderstanding is largely due to rampant hyperbole about what stem cell research can accomplish in terms of providing cures for deadly diseases such as AIDS and cancer as well as for degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and MS. Also at issue though is confusion over the different kinds of stem cell research that can be performed and what each of them entails. From an ethical standpoint it is the destruction ..."

Tags:stem cell, adult, embryonic, Bible, ethical. political

Abstract
In this paper, the author cites reasons for embryonic stem cell research to be practiced in the United States. The author points out the benefits of stem cell research in curing serious illnesses and conditions. Also discussed are the positive outcomes of stem cell procedures in other countries. The author concludes that the US government's decision not to pursue stem cell research hinders progress in medical research.

From the Paper
"Embryonic stem cell research is the research of cells extracted from the embryonic stem to be manipulated into specialized cells. Stem cells can be acquired from embryos and still born fetuses. Today, scientists hope that embryonic stem cells can cure many serious diseases that plague our world. This has convinced me that this type of stem cell research should be allowed in the United States."

Tags:stem, cell, research, disease, cure

Abstract
This paper provides a brief look at the ethics of stem cell research. Outlined similar to a proposal, it opens with a background and history. It then looks at the benefits, and legal and ethical issues, of stem cell research. The conclusion of the piece is that stem cell research benefits the human community and a reversal of policy is needed to improve medical conditions.

Outline:
Background and History
Beneficial Uses of Stem Cells
Legal and Ethical Issues
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The benefits of stem cells are tremendous: so far, considerable research has demonstrated that continued development of stem cell science will eventually enable physicians to treat, cure, and prevent Alzheimer's, Cystic Fibrosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Parkinson's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sickle Cell, and Tay-Sachs Disease. Furthermore, because stem cells can be stimulated to develop into complete functioning biological organs such as kidneys, livers, hearts, and lungs, they could very well entirely eliminate the need for donor organs (Sagan, 1997)."

Tags:stem cell research, disease, ethics