http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100525171310.htm
In the article, Study Sheds Light Into the Nature of Embryonic Stem Cells, it talks about a study at the University of Edinburgh that proved that embryonic stem cells have cells inside of them that can change what they can become. It is said that that discovery can help scientists catch the stem cells at just the right time when they are changing. That could widen the field of what they can become. Embryonic stem cells used to be though of as single-celled, but that was disproven through this experiment. Now they know that they are made up of different cell types that can change into other cells. Scientists also found out that embryonic stem cells can turn into cells that have to do with the placenta. This discovery was said to have helped improve scientists' abilities to make specific cells in the lab.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Stephanie Wilson Block 4 Con
This article was very helpful when researching the pros of the usage of adult stem cells versus embryonic. It is known that a lot of people have previously favored embryonic stem cells rather than adult because it was believed that embryonic stem cells multiply in a greater magnitude compared to adult stem cells. Previous knowledge told us that embryonic could multiply over 200 doublings of the population before the cells started to die. Scientists measure the age of groups of cells by looking at their population’s doubling rate. The age of the cells indicate the strength of the cells and the probability of a successful treatment. A study done at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in 2005 showed us that adult stem cells are capable of multiplying to the same capacity as embryonic, meaning that adult stem cells are just as effective. Another point to consider is the possibility of rejection. When using embryonic stem cells there is a possibility that the patient given the stem cells will reject them because of their unfamiliar nature. With the use of adult stem cells the cells are taken from the patient and will not be foreign to their immune system, making rejection less likely. If it is possible that adult stem cells have the capability to work just as well as embryonic stem cells then I think we should put our time and effort into researching those possibilities. Adult stem cells can further our research, knowledge and treatment just as well as embryonic. I think the most reasonable thing to do is put our funding into the further researching of adult stem cells and avoid this controversy all together. If something is believed to be unethical to many groups of people it will be difficult to make it possible to research. Adult stem cell research is working and there is no controversy behind it so why not use what we already know can work?
Jenna Pauly -Block 2- Con group
http://stemcell.childrenshospital.org/newsroom/related-topics/embryonic-stem-cell-research-the-facts/
http://www.icr.org/article/ten-problems-with-embryonic-stem-cell-research/
Through some of the research found in this article, describing the research and process done on embryonic stem cells, supports the point of why the research should not be continued. It may possibly save the life of a child, but it will also be taking a life of one as well. There is not enough research done on stems cells that we know is an accurate cure for some of these diseases, so why take the risk that it won't work. We shouldn't take this risk because in the process we are killing innocent lives that can't speak up for themselves. If saving one child's possibility of a better life by destroying the chances of another through this research, we aren't fully really helping anyone. In this article it talks about other ways of getting stem cells without taking the life of someone and the possible results of stem cell transplants. Does embryonic stem cell research save lives or destroy them?
http://www.icr.org/article/ten-problems-with-embryonic-stem-cell-research/
Through some of the research found in this article, describing the research and process done on embryonic stem cells, supports the point of why the research should not be continued. It may possibly save the life of a child, but it will also be taking a life of one as well. There is not enough research done on stems cells that we know is an accurate cure for some of these diseases, so why take the risk that it won't work. We shouldn't take this risk because in the process we are killing innocent lives that can't speak up for themselves. If saving one child's possibility of a better life by destroying the chances of another through this research, we aren't fully really helping anyone. In this article it talks about other ways of getting stem cells without taking the life of someone and the possible results of stem cell transplants. Does embryonic stem cell research save lives or destroy them?
Johan Harris- Block 4- Pro Group
www.stemcellresearchnews.com/...anmviewer.asp
www.wired.com/...blastocyst_biopsy
The first link is an article that is about a study done on rats with brain damage similar to that of premature babies. They were given embryonic stem cells and signs of neurological improvement were detected and the donor cells survived. A doctor is also quoted saying the cells can become " any of the over 200 cell types" in our bodies. The second article is another study where they took stem cells from a blastocyst and let the embryo develop. The fluid used to soak the cells used to be made from destroyed embryos and the researchers here were able to make it from scratch, preserving those embryos.
www.wired.com/...blastocyst_biopsy
The first link is an article that is about a study done on rats with brain damage similar to that of premature babies. They were given embryonic stem cells and signs of neurological improvement were detected and the donor cells survived. A doctor is also quoted saying the cells can become " any of the over 200 cell types" in our bodies. The second article is another study where they took stem cells from a blastocyst and let the embryo develop. The fluid used to soak the cells used to be made from destroyed embryos and the researchers here were able to make it from scratch, preserving those embryos.
cons of stem cells Brian Bullock
http://www.religioustolerance.org/res_stem.htm
I strongly disagree with the treatment of the use of stem cells. When stem cells are taken out of an embryo the embryo dies. The person that the stem cells are being put into might not even have a chance of surviving. What's the point of taking the risk? With the technology we have these days there has to be a way to treat people without using stem cells.
I strongly disagree with the treatment of the use of stem cells. When stem cells are taken out of an embryo the embryo dies. The person that the stem cells are being put into might not even have a chance of surviving. What's the point of taking the risk? With the technology we have these days there has to be a way to treat people without using stem cells.
Beth Rawson Block 2 Pro Group
http://usliberals.about.com/od/stemcellresearch/i/StemCell1_2.htm
This article is about both the history of stem cell research and the pros and cons. In 2006 and 2007, President Bush vetoed the H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 after the majority of the Senate and the House of Representatives passed this law. But on March 9,2009, President Obama changed this by lifting the ban and saying research should be put into action.
This article then goes on to say in many polls, the majority of Americans "strongly supports" federal funds towards embryonic stem cell research. Although this is not outlawed in the United States, the states of Arkansas, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan have prohibited any stem cell research. Other countries have moved forward in research. The United States seem to be falling behind and "losing out" on good economic opportunities.
Some pros discussed in this article include the research that could eventually lead to treatments for presently incurable diseases and the ability to thoroughly understand human development. Also, some cons presented include the controversy of when human life begins and that no cures have yet been discovered with all the money that has already been spent.
This article is about both the history of stem cell research and the pros and cons. In 2006 and 2007, President Bush vetoed the H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 after the majority of the Senate and the House of Representatives passed this law. But on March 9,2009, President Obama changed this by lifting the ban and saying research should be put into action.
This article then goes on to say in many polls, the majority of Americans "strongly supports" federal funds towards embryonic stem cell research. Although this is not outlawed in the United States, the states of Arkansas, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan have prohibited any stem cell research. Other countries have moved forward in research. The United States seem to be falling behind and "losing out" on good economic opportunities.
Some pros discussed in this article include the research that could eventually lead to treatments for presently incurable diseases and the ability to thoroughly understand human development. Also, some cons presented include the controversy of when human life begins and that no cures have yet been discovered with all the money that has already been spent.
Abby Docherty - 4 (Con)
http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=800
My article tells all about the pros of embryonic stem cell research. They mention that is an effective way to cure disease. Do they really know the truth? Adult stem cell research has been proved to be more efficient then embryonic. It has cured over seventy diseases while embryonic has cured only a few. The article says about embryonic stem cell research, "Embryonic stem cell research is considered by most scientists to be a very promising avenue for finding new treatments for incurable ailments such as juvenile diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, to better understand inherited human disease, and to develop safer and more effective new drugs." Finding treatments is one thing, but helping to find a cure is another. Adult stem cell research does no harm to the adult it comes from. Adult stem cells are found AFTER embryonic development and rapidly multiply to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissues. Embryonic stem cells are "stem cell lines [that] are derived from discarded embryos." The term "discarded embryos" refers to abortions; women who sacrifice a brand new human life for people who have already been given a chance to live. While one may argue that an unborn child that doesn't have a heart beat is a reasonable sacrifice to give a dying child, dozens of others will argue that everyone has a right to life. If someone who was born to be as significant as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, etc, we would never know because the life was sacrificed for something as small as embryonic stem cell research. In conclusion, just because something is legal, doesn't make it right, and when we have a stronger, more efficient alternative, why wouldn't we choose that?
My article tells all about the pros of embryonic stem cell research. They mention that is an effective way to cure disease. Do they really know the truth? Adult stem cell research has been proved to be more efficient then embryonic. It has cured over seventy diseases while embryonic has cured only a few. The article says about embryonic stem cell research, "Embryonic stem cell research is considered by most scientists to be a very promising avenue for finding new treatments for incurable ailments such as juvenile diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, to better understand inherited human disease, and to develop safer and more effective new drugs." Finding treatments is one thing, but helping to find a cure is another. Adult stem cell research does no harm to the adult it comes from. Adult stem cells are found AFTER embryonic development and rapidly multiply to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissues. Embryonic stem cells are "stem cell lines [that] are derived from discarded embryos." The term "discarded embryos" refers to abortions; women who sacrifice a brand new human life for people who have already been given a chance to live. While one may argue that an unborn child that doesn't have a heart beat is a reasonable sacrifice to give a dying child, dozens of others will argue that everyone has a right to life. If someone who was born to be as significant as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, etc, we would never know because the life was sacrificed for something as small as embryonic stem cell research. In conclusion, just because something is legal, doesn't make it right, and when we have a stronger, more efficient alternative, why wouldn't we choose that?
Austin Hastings
http://www.labmanager.com/?articles.view/articleNo/6910/article/Human-Embryonic-Stem-Cell-Line-Placed-on-National-Registry
The University of Michigan has opened the gates for federally funded research. Michigan is one of the 147 schools with stem cell lines available and is likely to set an example for others in the near future.30 embryo cells have been donated and will be studied in the first human embryonic stem cell line. Scientists agree that this has the potential to really move along in both stem cell research but also for all of biology.
The University of Michigan has opened the gates for federally funded research. Michigan is one of the 147 schools with stem cell lines available and is likely to set an example for others in the near future.30 embryo cells have been donated and will be studied in the first human embryonic stem cell line. Scientists agree that this has the potential to really move along in both stem cell research but also for all of biology.
Will Eaton - Block 4- Con group
http://www.icr.org/article/ten-problems-with-embryonic-stem-cell-research/
My article is about the problems of using embryonic stem cell research. It says how ESCR is strongly misunderstood. It says that scientifically life begins at conception which is when the embryo is made. Also it tells us that ESCR is like cloning, which it is a law that you are not allowed to clone any type of human life which an embryo is. Another thing it says is that it is too expensive and most Americans don't want to pay for medical research. Lastly it states how much better adult stem cell research than embryonic stem cells.
My article is about the problems of using embryonic stem cell research. It says how ESCR is strongly misunderstood. It says that scientifically life begins at conception which is when the embryo is made. Also it tells us that ESCR is like cloning, which it is a law that you are not allowed to clone any type of human life which an embryo is. Another thing it says is that it is too expensive and most Americans don't want to pay for medical research. Lastly it states how much better adult stem cell research than embryonic stem cells.
Seth Brennock Block 3 Con Group
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,167245,00.html
This article does a good job of explaining the situation of embryonic stem cells. Although it is a very controversial topic it is obvious it should not be done. It works like this, the cells come from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst, the term for a fertilized egg four days after conception." From here the cell is duplicated, like cloned. This by many including myself is considered murder. It also hasnt been proven to work unlike adult stem cells. I believe this is a huge risk and problem if there isnt even a promised positive result. embryonic stem cell research should not be allowed to continue it is extremely wrong.
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This article does a good job of explaining the situation of embryonic stem cells. Although it is a very controversial topic it is obvious it should not be done. It works like this, the cells come from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst, the term for a fertilized egg four days after conception." From here the cell is duplicated, like cloned. This by many including myself is considered murder. It also hasnt been proven to work unlike adult stem cells. I believe this is a huge risk and problem if there isnt even a promised positive result. embryonic stem cell research should not be allowed to continue it is extremely wrong.
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Lauren Schroer~Pro Group
The article I read detailed how embryonic stem cells were used to successfully treat two legally blind patients with an eye disease. There were many concerns that the embryonic stem cells would not work or would cause dangerous side effects. However, four months after the women were treated they showed no signs of side effects or signs of rejecting the cells. They also didn't develop any tumors or growths that have sometimes been seen in animal testing.
Their vision also substantially improved. One of the women went from only being to see motions to being able to read a few letters on an eye chart.
It's still a long time coming before the scientists will be able to claim complete success, but this is a major step forward for embryonic stem cell research.
The article I used can be found at http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2012/01/embryonic-stem-cells-appear-safe.html?ref=hp
Their vision also substantially improved. One of the women went from only being to see motions to being able to read a few letters on an eye chart.
It's still a long time coming before the scientists will be able to claim complete success, but this is a major step forward for embryonic stem cell research.
The article I used can be found at http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2012/01/embryonic-stem-cells-appear-safe.html?ref=hp
Stem Cell Debate Pro Group Cierra Sizemore B2
http://www.americansforcures.org/article.php?uid=1000
My article was from the Americans for Cure Foundation, and it was about what stem cell research is, what diseaes scientists saying they can cure, and how they are going to go through in that process. Also, there were a few main points on why stem cell research is good and a couple on why people believe the opposite. This article opened my eyes and gave me a few points that I had not already known! Obviously, when one thinks of stem cell research they think of curing diseases, which is true, that is mainly the point, but how the whole process works is very important. First of all, a stem cell can copy itself to make others just like it and it has the ability to turn into any of the body's cell types. Embryonic cells, to be more specific are unspecialized cells that are in a blastacyst. Scientist found that these embryonic cells can turn into any cell type, for example a pancreas cell allowing it to produce insulin or heart muscle cells, therfore curing someone who may have one of these diseases. Those were just a couple compared to how many cures scientist are researching. In this article, it also elaborates on how much more beneficial embryonic stem cells are than adult stem cells becuase adult stem cells only have to ability to turn into different kinds of cells within the basic cell that it already is. This is just proving the point that embryonic usage is more benefical then adult stem cells, as some think otherwise. In conclusion, embryonic stem cell usage is something that is real, and contoversial but it is also something that many people wish for everyday, people that have diseases that just want to be cured. Honestly, my opinion is that if just one life is saved, it was worth every bit of research and time!
Ben Jones Block 3 Pro
http://www.stemcellnetwork.ca/uploads/File/whitepapers/Religion-and-Stem-Cell-Research.pdf
This article shows that many religions approve of embryonic stem cell research. Each religion has a point when they think it is a human life or goes under "ensoulment". So some religions such as Roman Catholic think it begins when they are conceived but others have different theories. The Protestant Church does not disagree or agree on the research of embryonic stem cell research. Judaism and Muslim Countries also support the research of these stem cells. Every religion has a different view point on stem cells but many religions are for the research of these stem cells.
This article shows that many religions approve of embryonic stem cell research. Each religion has a point when they think it is a human life or goes under "ensoulment". So some religions such as Roman Catholic think it begins when they are conceived but others have different theories. The Protestant Church does not disagree or agree on the research of embryonic stem cell research. Judaism and Muslim Countries also support the research of these stem cells. Every religion has a different view point on stem cells but many religions are for the research of these stem cells.
Carly Beckstedt Block 4 Con Group
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/US/story?id=785936
This article describes the two types of stem cells. It says that adult stem cells usually develop into the same type of cell tissue that they reside in. Also this article states that adult stem cells generate replacements for bone and muscle cells that are lost from a number of reasons such as, injury, disease, or normal wear and tear. After reading this article you can see that adult stem cells can help different medical problems depending on where the adult stem cells are being placed because the cells can develop into the type of cell tissue that they are placed in. So in other words they can be whatever they need to be.
This article describes the two types of stem cells. It says that adult stem cells usually develop into the same type of cell tissue that they reside in. Also this article states that adult stem cells generate replacements for bone and muscle cells that are lost from a number of reasons such as, injury, disease, or normal wear and tear. After reading this article you can see that adult stem cells can help different medical problems depending on where the adult stem cells are being placed because the cells can develop into the type of cell tissue that they are placed in. So in other words they can be whatever they need to be.
Block 2 Pro Group Argument ~ Alex Bunk
http://www.wired.com/medtech/stemcells/commentary/spinalcolumn/2007/04/spinalcolumn_0411
There is an increasing need to discontinue using and researching adult stem cells and instead start funding for research and utilization of embryonic stem cells. Between the years 2000 and 2004, there were approximatly 25,000 bone marrow transplants done using adult stem cells. 3,629 of those transplants were complicated and ultimatly led to death. Of those 3,629 deaths due to complications, 624 were children under the age of 18. If that trend were to continue, adult stem cells used in bone marrow transplants alone would claim their 10,000th life by the end of 2012. This means that approximatly 14.52% of bone marrow transplants done with adult stem cells will be complicated. You only get 1 life; would you really want to dodge a fourteen and a half percent chance of death? It is quite evident that we must discontinue the usage of this horrible method and begin further experimentation with embryonic stem cells.
There is an increasing need to discontinue using and researching adult stem cells and instead start funding for research and utilization of embryonic stem cells. Between the years 2000 and 2004, there were approximatly 25,000 bone marrow transplants done using adult stem cells. 3,629 of those transplants were complicated and ultimatly led to death. Of those 3,629 deaths due to complications, 624 were children under the age of 18. If that trend were to continue, adult stem cells used in bone marrow transplants alone would claim their 10,000th life by the end of 2012. This means that approximatly 14.52% of bone marrow transplants done with adult stem cells will be complicated. You only get 1 life; would you really want to dodge a fourteen and a half percent chance of death? It is quite evident that we must discontinue the usage of this horrible method and begin further experimentation with embryonic stem cells.
Doug Foster- Bell 4- Stem Cell- Con
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/diseasesconditionsandhealthtopics/stemcells/index.html
This article shows pros and cons of ASC's and ESC's. It also talks about how it is illegal for gov. funding to be used towards destroying human embryos. It shows that even the gov. is against stem cell research and that proves our point even better.
This article shows pros and cons of ASC's and ESC's. It also talks about how it is illegal for gov. funding to be used towards destroying human embryos. It shows that even the gov. is against stem cell research and that proves our point even better.
Embryonic Stem Cell Basis by: Chelsea Heimbrock
Jamie Demers-Block 4 Pro Group
Children's Hospital
Embryonic stem cells are the only way to cure many diseases. For many children and adults around the country and around the globe, stem cells are the only way to help them cure their ailment. Adult Stem cell rejection, but, as you see in this link, adult stem cells are very prone to rejection from the patients. This is because the cells already have some of the genetic material printed on them, the body recognizes this and may identify it as a threat. Embryonic stem cells, on the other hand, have zero chance of rejection because there is no solid DNA in the cell.
Much of the con sides argument is that scientists are creating life in order to destroy it. This makes no sense, according to this link The stages of person-hood, a baby's heart is not beating until Day 22, this is well before the stem cells are cultivated, and no brain waves are picked up until Week 6! On top of that, the stem cells are not even in a woman and have no chance to ever become a child.
All of these argument are valid, facts, and point out that embryonic stem cells are the best option to treat any kind of disease, and they are completely ethical, this is the future of medicine.
Embryonic stem cells are the only way to cure many diseases. For many children and adults around the country and around the globe, stem cells are the only way to help them cure their ailment. Adult Stem cell rejection, but, as you see in this link, adult stem cells are very prone to rejection from the patients. This is because the cells already have some of the genetic material printed on them, the body recognizes this and may identify it as a threat. Embryonic stem cells, on the other hand, have zero chance of rejection because there is no solid DNA in the cell.
Much of the con sides argument is that scientists are creating life in order to destroy it. This makes no sense, according to this link The stages of person-hood, a baby's heart is not beating until Day 22, this is well before the stem cells are cultivated, and no brain waves are picked up until Week 6! On top of that, the stem cells are not even in a woman and have no chance to ever become a child.
All of these argument are valid, facts, and point out that embryonic stem cells are the best option to treat any kind of disease, and they are completely ethical, this is the future of medicine.
Tyler Buchanan pro stem cells block 3
My article tells that stem cells could possibly cure these diseases Alzheimer's disease, lung cancer, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, arthritis. If these diseases can be cured than it can saves millions of life's. It could possibly could cure America number one killed heart attacks. It can cure it by repairing the damaged tissue from the heart attack. It could also repair cartilage which could un paralyze many people allowing them to move. It also could cure brain cells which can't reproduce so this could cure mentally ill. So if stem cells could possibly do this than I don't see why people could be against it.
Link
health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/diabetes/articles/2009/03/13/stem-cells-10-diseases-they-may--or-may-not--cure
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health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/diabetes/articles/2009/03/13/stem-cells-10-diseases-they-may--or-may-not--cure
Stem cell research positives-Trevor Parales
http://blogs.terrapinn.com/mbatraining/2011/05/24/stem-cells-safety-efficacy-cost-effectiveness/
This website is an interview with Dr Erik Miljan of The MBA training company. I chose this article because it highlights information regarding the future of stem cells. Some key points are that stem cells are difficult and expensive to acquire but they can be used cure many diseases. The expense of them can be counterbalanced by the fact that many degenerative diseases cant be cured by conventional medicine and they can be very expensive to take care of. With stem cells, we can cure them of the disease meaning that they are no longer being a burden and can be normal again. This would save money and help th eperson. In conclusion I believe that stem cells are a good thing and the positives outweigh the negatives
This website is an interview with Dr Erik Miljan of The MBA training company. I chose this article because it highlights information regarding the future of stem cells. Some key points are that stem cells are difficult and expensive to acquire but they can be used cure many diseases. The expense of them can be counterbalanced by the fact that many degenerative diseases cant be cured by conventional medicine and they can be very expensive to take care of. With stem cells, we can cure them of the disease meaning that they are no longer being a burden and can be normal again. This would save money and help th eperson. In conclusion I believe that stem cells are a good thing and the positives outweigh the negatives
Cons of Stem Cell Research-Brian Zaller
http://www.icr.org/article/ten-problems-with-embryonic-stem-cell-research/
I choose this article because it gives a great list of thing that are wrong with stem cell research. It shows the top 10 reasons why it is bad such as: human life is more important than science, costs too much money, and it could lead to cloning and simply growing humans just for their body parts and organs. I will be using these reasons in the debate to drive the opposing force into a corner of doubt about embryonic stem cell research. I will convince my fellow classmates and even my teacher that it is wrong to kill an embryo for the sake of science.
I choose this article because it gives a great list of thing that are wrong with stem cell research. It shows the top 10 reasons why it is bad such as: human life is more important than science, costs too much money, and it could lead to cloning and simply growing humans just for their body parts and organs. I will be using these reasons in the debate to drive the opposing force into a corner of doubt about embryonic stem cell research. I will convince my fellow classmates and even my teacher that it is wrong to kill an embryo for the sake of science.
Anna Niemeyer: Athletics and Stem Cells
I looked up the use of adult and embryonic stells with athletics. From my research I have concluded that a lot of irreversible damages can come about from the use of adult stem cells. I looked up an article about Peyton Manning's use of adult stem cells for his neck inury. Not only did the process not work, but it was also not approved by the FDA and has sparked dissaproval from the football society. Using stem cells in athletics can cause more life-long damages such as tumors, and often times the procedure doesn't even work. It is also very controversial, some people believe using stem cells is like using a performance enhancing drug. It is said that after athletes have received stem cells there has been a boost in their performance. Many people in athletics are trying to make it illegal to use adult stem cells to help an athlete get better after an injury. Overall, adult stem cells can cause many more issues than the ones that they "fix."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/19/peyton-manning-stem-cell-treatment_n_970763.html
http://www.springerlink.com/content/k03041212768h884
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/19/peyton-manning-stem-cell-treatment_n_970763.html
http://www.springerlink.com/content/k03041212768h884
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Stem Cell Argument- Corynne Swift block 2
http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/winter01/stem_cell.html
A embryonic stem cell is a fertilized egg. This egg has the capability of becoming a fully grown organism, but since it will be used for research the egg will become nothing more than a replaceable research object. There is also a high risk of getting cancerous tumors from the use of stem cells and the stem cells do not form pure cell cultures.Not only are tumors at risk but other genetic abnormalities are at risk when using embryonic stem cells instead of adult stem cells.
If bone marrow cells were used, people would morally support this use of stem cells over embryonic because you would not be using what could have become a human for research. Bone marrow can be changed into many different types of cells if they are needed if these certain cells are lacking a body. Another positive to bone marrow is that the body will not reject it since it is from it's own body. Adult stem cells are clearly more morally and genetically acceptable for our bodies.
A embryonic stem cell is a fertilized egg. This egg has the capability of becoming a fully grown organism, but since it will be used for research the egg will become nothing more than a replaceable research object. There is also a high risk of getting cancerous tumors from the use of stem cells and the stem cells do not form pure cell cultures.Not only are tumors at risk but other genetic abnormalities are at risk when using embryonic stem cells instead of adult stem cells.
If bone marrow cells were used, people would morally support this use of stem cells over embryonic because you would not be using what could have become a human for research. Bone marrow can be changed into many different types of cells if they are needed if these certain cells are lacking a body. Another positive to bone marrow is that the body will not reject it since it is from it's own body. Adult stem cells are clearly more morally and genetically acceptable for our bodies.
Stem Cell Argument ~Sydney Dudley Block 2
http://www.physorg.com/news175091787.html
Major improvements have been made in a process to make adult adult tissue into stem cells without using embryonic stem cells. This new method is better in both speed and efficiency. The new technique uses three small drug like chemicals to transform adult cells into stem cells which is called induced pluripotent stem cells. This technique is twice as fast and 200 times as efficient. Researchers found that they could use purified proteins to change adult cells all the way back to the most primitive embryonic-like cells. Not only is this technique fast and efficient, it is also very safe. It is clear that adult cells are a better choice in stem cell research than embryonic stem cells.
Major improvements have been made in a process to make adult adult tissue into stem cells without using embryonic stem cells. This new method is better in both speed and efficiency. The new technique uses three small drug like chemicals to transform adult cells into stem cells which is called induced pluripotent stem cells. This technique is twice as fast and 200 times as efficient. Researchers found that they could use purified proteins to change adult cells all the way back to the most primitive embryonic-like cells. Not only is this technique fast and efficient, it is also very safe. It is clear that adult cells are a better choice in stem cell research than embryonic stem cells.
Stem Cell Argument: Kelly Powers Block 2
http://www.stemcellresearchnews.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=2792&z=9
Japanese researchers' experiments show that brain-injured rats that are injected with stem cells are greatly enhanced in functional recovery. The stem cells were injected via the carotid artery, where it traveled directly to the brain. Before injection the stem cells were labeled with quantum dots. The dots emit near infrared light. This allowed the researchers to monitor the stem cells for 4 weeks after the injection without affecting the patient. So, they were able to see the stem cells enter the brain immediately, without entering the general circulation. After 4 weeks, the rats that had been injected with stem cells had a significant recovery of movement, while rats without had no recovery. Examination of the brains with stem cells confirmed that the stem cells had transformed into different brain cells and helped the healing process of the injured brain area. This process of injecting stem cells into the carotid artery is relatively simple and the bone marrow stem cells used are a promising source of donor cells. Therefore, I am for stem cell research and use.
Japanese researchers' experiments show that brain-injured rats that are injected with stem cells are greatly enhanced in functional recovery. The stem cells were injected via the carotid artery, where it traveled directly to the brain. Before injection the stem cells were labeled with quantum dots. The dots emit near infrared light. This allowed the researchers to monitor the stem cells for 4 weeks after the injection without affecting the patient. So, they were able to see the stem cells enter the brain immediately, without entering the general circulation. After 4 weeks, the rats that had been injected with stem cells had a significant recovery of movement, while rats without had no recovery. Examination of the brains with stem cells confirmed that the stem cells had transformed into different brain cells and helped the healing process of the injured brain area. This process of injecting stem cells into the carotid artery is relatively simple and the bone marrow stem cells used are a promising source of donor cells. Therefore, I am for stem cell research and use.
My Argument- Emily Luti Block 2
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=8133
There are many liabilities that go along with people being injected with embryonic stem cells, but my side of the argument states all the liabilities for the people who provide the eggs for the embyonic stem cells in the first place; the women. My article gives an example of just how many embryonic stem cells we would need for just the cases of Diabetes. There were 17 million Diabetes patients in the U.S. by the year 2005, so now we are talking about an even bigger number. Based on research there would be a need for 10-100 human eggs for each patient. That means 170 million to 1.7 billion eggs to treat the Diabetes community as if 2005, which would equal out to about $100,000-200,000 per patient. This is virtually impossible because as of 2000, there was only 60 million american women that could still reproduce. On average, if someone goes under hyper ovarian stimulation, they create about 10-12 eggs per treatment. This means that to meet the quota just for Diabetes, somewhere between 17 million and 170 million women would have to donate. How can we produce these when first off, we don't have enough women, and second, the procedure of ovarian hyperstimulation in itself is dangerous for the woman? This procedure could create ovarian cysts or cancers, severe pelvic pain, rupture of the ovaries, stroke, lack in fertility and even death in some cases. 2.4-5.5 % of all the women so far who have gone through ovarian hyperstimulation have developed complications.
Not only is the harvesting of eggs for the embryonic stem cells dangerous, it is not a very promising field compared to the usage of Adult stem cells. These have been used to treat Heart disease, Parkinsons disease, spinal cord injuries, and many more diseases. Embryonic stem cell researchers have not made a single cure within the last twenty years.
I am against the use of embryonic stem cells due to the fact that it can hurt the woman, and will never be as effective and safe as the use of Adult stem cells.
There are many liabilities that go along with people being injected with embryonic stem cells, but my side of the argument states all the liabilities for the people who provide the eggs for the embyonic stem cells in the first place; the women. My article gives an example of just how many embryonic stem cells we would need for just the cases of Diabetes. There were 17 million Diabetes patients in the U.S. by the year 2005, so now we are talking about an even bigger number. Based on research there would be a need for 10-100 human eggs for each patient. That means 170 million to 1.7 billion eggs to treat the Diabetes community as if 2005, which would equal out to about $100,000-200,000 per patient. This is virtually impossible because as of 2000, there was only 60 million american women that could still reproduce. On average, if someone goes under hyper ovarian stimulation, they create about 10-12 eggs per treatment. This means that to meet the quota just for Diabetes, somewhere between 17 million and 170 million women would have to donate. How can we produce these when first off, we don't have enough women, and second, the procedure of ovarian hyperstimulation in itself is dangerous for the woman? This procedure could create ovarian cysts or cancers, severe pelvic pain, rupture of the ovaries, stroke, lack in fertility and even death in some cases. 2.4-5.5 % of all the women so far who have gone through ovarian hyperstimulation have developed complications.
Not only is the harvesting of eggs for the embryonic stem cells dangerous, it is not a very promising field compared to the usage of Adult stem cells. These have been used to treat Heart disease, Parkinsons disease, spinal cord injuries, and many more diseases. Embryonic stem cell researchers have not made a single cure within the last twenty years.
I am against the use of embryonic stem cells due to the fact that it can hurt the woman, and will never be as effective and safe as the use of Adult stem cells.
My Argument
Ian Jeffery
Block 2
After reading my article, I have found that in May 2001, a nine year old boy who was crippled in a wheelchair was injected with stem cells in Moscow. The nine year old child began to suffer from a disease that causes degeneration of parts of the brain that control muscle movements and speech. When diagnosed, you can get poor balance, impaired immune function, and the appearance of red spider veins all over the eyes, ears and cheeks. So far there are no treatments for it and the prognosis is grim. He then was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2005. It grew out of the stem cells in his brain. It was removed in surgery, but afterward it continues to grow back.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
"What I learned about my body & the MOL" Melissa Louis Block 4
In the previous unit, I learned many things about the four molecules of life and water. The four molecules of life are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. I learned that each molecule of life has a different job to do in the human body. Proteins build enzymes, combat infection, carry oxygen to cells, provide structural support to the cell, and make hormones. Carbohydrates provide quick energy to the cell. Nucleic acids transfer and store information in DNA and RNA and also provide energy through ATP. Lastly, lipids provide structure, and make up cell membranes. Due to the fact that the four molecules of life are vital to stay alive, it's crucially important to eat a good healthy diet.
Fatty acids are the monomers of lipids. There is a difference between good fatty acids and bad fatty acids. It is an extremely good habit to eat plenty of good fats so your body can have the energy and structure in it's cells that it needs. Good fatty acids are known as unsaturated fats and bad fatty acids are known as saturated fats. The difference is that saturated fats do not contain double bonds between carbon atoms. Saturated fats are unhealthy and are an extremely bad habit to get started on. Saturated fats are found in products and processed foods, such as, dairy products, meats, pastries, and chips. It is important to steer clear of such foods. One the other hand, unsaturated fats contain double bonds between it's carbon atoms in it's chemical structure. They are found in foods such as, nuts, avocados, and olives.
Fatty acids are the monomers of lipids. There is a difference between good fatty acids and bad fatty acids. It is an extremely good habit to eat plenty of good fats so your body can have the energy and structure in it's cells that it needs. Good fatty acids are known as unsaturated fats and bad fatty acids are known as saturated fats. The difference is that saturated fats do not contain double bonds between carbon atoms. Saturated fats are unhealthy and are an extremely bad habit to get started on. Saturated fats are found in products and processed foods, such as, dairy products, meats, pastries, and chips. It is important to steer clear of such foods. One the other hand, unsaturated fats contain double bonds between it's carbon atoms in it's chemical structure. They are found in foods such as, nuts, avocados, and olives.
As you can see in the picture above, the saturated fat have no double bonds between carbon atoms and the unsaturated fat shows a double bond between two carbon atoms.
I also learned that it is important to have a good habit of getting a good source of protein in one's diet. Proteins, who's monomer is the amino acid, are very important to my body. As I mentioned earlier, proteins build enzymes. Enzymes are used to speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. An enzyme takes a substrate, that has to fit the shape of the enzyme like a "lock and key" and splits that substrate into usable products and nutrients that our bodies needs. Without enzymes, the chemical reactions in our bodies would not occur fast enough to support human life. Due to this fact, it is very important to keep a protein rich diet. Foods that contain a high amount of protein include nuts, cheese, and meat products.
Below is the enzyme reaction of it taking the substrate and forming products.
I learned so much about the vital importance of keeping a healthy diet. I learned good habits such as eating protein rich foods and eating unsaturated fats. I also learned bad habits such as I need to stay away from eating a large amount of satured fats. Lastly, I learned that I need to drink a lot of water so that my body can perform hydrolysis and breakdown the food that I put in my body. I learned many things about the chemical reactions going on inside of me and how the food that I eat affects how my body functions.
“What I learned about my body & the MOL” Seth Brennock Bell 3
I learned that eating a lot of carbohydrates before a big wrestling tournament could be a very good thing. This is because Carbohydrates can give you very good quick energy. Although eating complex carbs could be very beneficial for you, You should not eat simple carbs including, white breads and sugars. This do not give you the proper spurt of energy because once that has passed you will feel lousy.
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