Question

1 "Stem cells are undifferentiated, primitive cells with the ability both to multiply and to differentiate into specific kinds of cells. Stem cells hold the promise of allowing researchers to grow specialized cells or tissue, which could be used to treat injuries or disease (e.g., spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, strokes, burns)." (Slevin, 2010) Choose ONE of the following issues and post to its thread with supporting evidence. Respond to two peers who wrote about issues other than the one you chose. 1. Discuss what you feel are the potential benefits of stem cell research for Alzheimer's patients and their families. 2. Share your perspective on the stem cell debate regarding donation of surplus embryos to couples for "embryo adoption." 3. Why is the task of disposing unused frozen human embryos different from disposing of other medical tissue? 4. Discuss why you think embryonic stem cell research "crosses a moral boundary."

Answer 1

Stem cell Research Stem- cell research is the area of research that Studies the properties of stem cells and their potential use 'in medicine. As stem cells are Afe harvested offers the opportunity to develop new treatments and many other researches have been performed to know about the activities. But still there are mony controversies regarding Stem Cells gesearch. D Emboyonic stem cells can have high rejection veriza, Embrgonic stem cell therapies have been known to create several future health problems Research has shown that these 'Therapies encourage the development of tumos. 2) Adult stem cells Thave a determined cell type. There are limitation in the stem cell therapies.. 3) Obtaining any form of stem cell is a difficult process' -' Once harvested, it takes several months for the stem cells to grow enough to the point where they could be pofentially used for the creation of a therapy These are some reasons sial issues and that causes controver- communicate effectively.