During the election there were many issues debated between President Bush and Senator John Kerry. One of the most controversial was stem cell research. Both candidates felt strongly about their opinions. The voter was asked to choose between the two positions. However, when voters were asked about w...

Ever since human stem cells were first isolated, research on stem cells has received much public attention, both because of its extraordinary promise and because of relevant legal and ethical issues. Stem cells are self-renewing, unspecialized cells that can give rise to multiple types all of spec...

The article highlights the innuendos of President Bush\'s role in the lack of funding for stem cell research and the stiff limitations the field is plagued with. Whether or not you agree with all of the practices of stem cell research, the article is very informative of its uses. It outlines the ind...

Medical Science of the 22nd century: Stem Cells Stem cell research is a new and controversial topic these days. Stem cells a re used to treat many once incurable diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's, and other neurological diseases. The limited success with animal stem cells has lead docto...

Abstract This manuscript aims to present an overview of what stems cells are, what is stem cell research, the research and developments, the pros and cons, applications for stem cell usage, ethical considerations, and the future of stem cell research. What are the different types of stem cells, and ...

Stem Cell The discovery, made by Dr. James A. Thomson, a biologist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, offers great promise for new ways of treating disease. ES cells, which are derived from four-day-old embryos, can theoretically differentiate into virtually any type of human cell, from blo...

The recent death of Ronald Regan from Alzheimer\'s disease has generated an explosion in the field of stem cell research. Scientists wonder if stem cells implanted in Regan\'s brain could have helped improve the status of his Alzheimer\'s or even cure it. Stem cell research was brought to attention ...

Since the death of former President Ronald Regan, federal funding of embryonic stem cell research is a topic which continues to be present in our headlines. Some people feel that embryonic stem cells could produce a cure for the devastating disease of Alzheimer\'s. Nancy Reagan is now trying to infl...

Stem Cell ResearchA stem cell could be the cure to many diseases once thought incurable. These microscopic cells have the potential to form almost any dead or damaged cell in the body. The controversy begins when the stem cells are gathered. In most cases, a human embryo must be killed to harvest th...

Stem-cell research is a miraculous medical breakthrough because it holds the cure for many serious illnesses. However, there is a great deal of controversy involving this topic. The sources of these cells scientists are most interested in are spare embryos created in fertility clinics. These embryos...

Embryonic Stem Cell Research Embryonic stem cell research is a major controversial issue that is, in fact, "oneof the most profound of our time" ("Bush Announces Position on Stem Cell Research"). Stem cells are essentially primordial cells of a human being which are capable ofbecoming all or...

Diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's are some of the most atrocious diseases that we know of. "A December poll commissioned by organizers showed that eighty- five percent of probable voters have a relative or close friend with one of these fiv...

Have you ever come across someone suffering from Alzheimer\'s disease? What about Parkinson\'s disease? How about someone terminally ill with liver cancer who is unable to get a transplant? What if a potential breakthrough could solve these problems, but it is surrounded by controversy? One such br...

In 1998, scientists discovered that they could isolate embryonic stem cells. They believed that these cells could be more beneficial than adult stem cells in curing afflictions. Many people and researchers are pushing to get federal grants and the go-ahead to do embryonic stem-cell research for cure...

The applications of science have produced many marvels throughout the ages, from the invention of electricity, to the cures for many diseases. In 1981, a great new discovery was made. Researches discovered a new type of cell called stem cells. Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can make more by...

The research of stem cell biology has introduced possibilities of cellular replacement strategies, which, if successful, could create effective treatments for diseases such as Parkinson\'s Disease and Diabetes (type 1), as well as repairs to severe spinal cord injuries that were previously untreatab...

Has embryonic stem cell research finally reached its final days? The topic of embryonic stem cell research has been a controversial and complex one from the start. It has pitted religious leaders and members of the scientific community against each other. Religious leaders and those against the r...

Stem cell research has been at the forefront of many ethical debates in recent years. The manners in which the cells must be harvested and their usage for advancement in biomedical research along with the use of federal funds to finance the ongoing research has proven to be a debate that is not easi...

What are Stem Cells and what are the aims of Stem Cell research?Stem cells are un-programmed cells in the human body that can be described as "shape shifters." These cells have the ability to change into other types of cells. Stem cells are at the center of a new field of science called regenerative...

Stem cells look like a hollow sphere composed of a clump of tiny, roundish balls. In reality, they are much more than that. Forty cells contain all the potential to become a living, breathing human being. Many scientists believe that these cells also can cure a myriad of diseases, including Alzheim...

Stem Cell Controversy The history of medicine was forever changed in November of 1998 by the discovery of stem cells. Throughout medical history humans have strived to understand the many functions of the human body. From the first operation ever performed, to the sequencing of the human genome, s...

Stem Cell ResearchAugust 9th was a big day for our country and what the future will hold for stem cell research. "The U.S. conducts more than 90% of the world's biomedical research, with this decision to not fund all stem cell research we will most likely fall behind the world in this type of resea...

Thousands of Americans face trouble doing regular work around the house. Most of them have difficulties using scissors, can no longer do extracurricular activities, and have to take several expensive prescription medications just to ease the uncontrollable tremors in their muscles. Thes...

By definition, stem cells can divide for indefinite periods in culture and give rise to specialized cells. Stem cells are best described in the context of human development. When fertilization occurs, it creates a single cell that can form an entire organism. Currently, the study of stem cells is an...

Embryonic stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can divide indefinitely and develop into more mature, specialized cells. In the course of development, they ultimately become skin cells, neurons, muscle, blood cells and every other of the 220 cell types that make up the tissues and organs in the...