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What do you think?
[edit:are you in favor of embryonic cell research or not?]
[edit:are you in favor of embryonic cell research or not?]
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Cosmo16 said:nope, can't kil a human in hope that something else will get better.
Mk said:I don't have a question, I was just intending this thread to be a discussion on morals, cultures, relation to religion, what PF users think, etc.
What was in your presentation?moose said:I just gave a presentation on this three days ago!
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Federal regulators on Thursday approved what would be the first transplant of fetal stem cells into human brains, a procedure that if successful could open the door to treating a host of neural disorders.
The transplant recipients will be children who suffer from a rare, fatal genetic disorder.
The Food and Drug Administration said that doctors at Stanford University Medical Center can begin the testing on six children afflicted with Batten disease, a degenerative malady that renders its young victims blind, speechless and paralyzed before it kills them.
An internal Stanford review board must still approve the test, a process that could take weeks.
The stem cells to be transplanted in the brain aren't human embryonic stem cells, which are derived from days-old embryos. Instead, the cells are immature neural cells that are destined to turn into the mature cells that makeup a fully formed brain.
And what if the embryo will be dying anyway? I don't think embryonic stem cell research includes the development of embryos specifically for research purposes. They just use ones that will be "thrown out" or what ever they do with them if they aren't utilized in some fashion. Correct me if I'm wrong.Entropy said:As long as the extraction isn't killing or has a chance of harming the embryo, I'm okay with it. Killing a baby to save an old man is wrong, plain and simple.
You're correct. Even when embryos are the source of the cells, they are ones discarded anyway. Though, I suppose all those extras generated by the fertility clinics can just continue to be stored frozen for all eternity...or at least until someone forgets to pay the electric bill. :uhh:TheStatutoryApe said:And what if the embryo will be dying anyway? I don't think embryonic stem cell research includes the development of embryos specifically for research purposes. They just use ones that will be "thrown out" or what ever they do with them if they aren't utilized in some fashion. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Killing what? A ball of cells? And who says it will go to save an old man? Did you read the article I linked to earlier? That's going to save young children.Mk said:But you are still killing it to save an old man.
Killing what? A ball of cells? And who says it will go to save an old man? Did you read the article I linked to earlier? That's going to save young children.
To me it sounds a lot like organ doning, what happened back when that was getting started? Its like cutting out one of somebody's kidneys and transplanting it into someone that has a broken kidney!Moonbear said:In today's news and relevant to this thread:
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20051021/D8DCNN9G0.html
Entropy said:A grown human is a ball of cells too, you know.
And bears! Oh MY!Mk said:And lions!
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into different types of cells in the body. They are important in research because they have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases and injuries by replacing damaged or diseased cells.
Stem cell research has the potential to provide new treatments and cures for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, and spinal cord injuries. It can also lead to a better understanding of how diseases develop and progress, allowing for more effective prevention and treatment.
One of the main ethical concerns surrounding stem cell research is the use of embryonic stem cells, which involves the destruction of human embryos. This is seen as controversial by some due to the belief that human life begins at conception. Another concern is the potential for commercialization and exploitation of stem cell treatments.
Yes, there are alternative sources of stem cells that do not involve the use of human embryos. These include adult stem cells, which can be found in various tissues in the body, and induced pluripotent stem cells, which are created by reprogramming adult cells to behave like embryonic stem cells.
The regulations and laws surrounding stem cell research vary by country and state. In the United States, federal funding for embryonic stem cell research is limited and subject to strict guidelines. However, there are also state laws that may provide additional funding and regulations. It is important for researchers to carefully adhere to all applicable laws and regulations when conducting stem cell research.