Human Stem Cell Research and Therapy Argumentative Essay by Min Min
Human Stem Cell Research and Therapy
A discussion on the ethical issues related to human stem cell research and therapy.
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| 3,022 words
| 13 sources
| MLA
| 2005
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on Apr 15, 2007
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Biology
(Molecular and Cell)
, Biology
(Biotechnology)
, Biology
(Bioethics)
, Hot Topics
(Cloning)
, Hot Topics
(Stem Cell Research)
, Ethics
(General)
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Description:
This paper offers an overview on the scientific background of stem cell research and therapy. It also discusses the ethical issues involved, which include informed consent and ownership and the destruction of embryos when stem cells are harvested. The author explores the slippery slope towards human cloning if therapeutic cloning is not restricted and the commodification of human cells, tissues and embryos.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Stem Cells: What?
Use of Stem Cell in Research and Therapy
Ethical Issues
Informed Consent and Ownership
Destruction of Embryos
Slippery Slopes towards Reproductive Cloning
Commodification
Conclusion
Bibliography
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Stem Cells: What?
Use of Stem Cell in Research and Therapy
Ethical Issues
Informed Consent and Ownership
Destruction of Embryos
Slippery Slopes towards Reproductive Cloning
Commodification
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper:
"The discoveries of methods of deriving and culturing human stem cells with nuclear replacement technique have enabled researchers to find out the previously unidentified therapeutic potential of human stem cells. This has stirred up much excitement and hope, and at the meantime, it has also elicited immense controversies and debates. Today, few have doubts about the potential of stem cell research in reducing the suffering of those afflicted with severely debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer's diseases, and the possibility of curing them might not be far-off. However, some are alarmed by the rapid development of this area of study. They insisted that such research is to be regulated and restricted, even though its results are beneficial for human's well being. Between the pro- and anti-stem cell research groups, no consensus has been reached, and the debate continues."Sample of Sources Used:
- Bielby, R.C., Polak, J.M., Nerem, R., and Vats, A. Stem Cells. Lancet 2005. 366:592-602.http://search.global.epnet.com
- Chapman, Audrey R., Frankel, Mark S., Garfinkel, Michele S. Stem Cell Research and Applications: Monitoring the Frontiers of Biomedical Research. American Association for the Advancement of Science and Institute for Civil Society. November 1999.http://search.global.epnet.com
- Dickenson, Donna. Commodification of Human Tissue: Implications for Feminist and Development Ethics. Developing World Bioethics 2002. 2(1):55-63 http://search.global.epnet.com
- Dodds, Susan. Women, Commodification, and Embryonic Stem Cell Research. Biomedical Ethics Reviews: Stem Cell Research. Almeder, Robert F., and Humber, James M. ed. Stem Cell Research. Totowa, New Jersey: Humana Presee Inc. 2004.
- Fischbach, Gerald D. and Ruth L. Stem Cell: Science, Policy, and Ethics. The Journal of Clinical Investigation 2004. 114 (10):1364-1370.
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