Stem Cell Research Paper
Stem Cell Research and its Implications
LAS 432
Perry Furgason
Shannon Johnson
Kelly Hanson
Kimberly Houser
10/05/2014
Introduction
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability through cell division to become specialized cells. These cells possess regenerative properties for longer periods of time than other cells. And, in certain conditions can be induced to become tissue or organ specific cells. By seeking to understand their regenerative process, scientists can treat, prevent and maybe someday cure diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. This paper will cover what the research is looking at, and the processes that it has progressed through.
As with most science discoveries and the technology that is founded with them, there is more to consider than just the science itself. These considerations include economical issues, political and legal issues, social and psychological issues, cultural impacts, moral issues and environmental issues. Stem cell research impacts all of these factions of the human world.
With the potential for so much conflict and misunderstanding, a clear and defined consideration of budding points of contention is needed to address these issues in a manner that allows both the progression of the science while still moderating any negative impacts to society. In light of human stems cells potential to treat, prevent and possibly cure disease, scientists and legislators must work in conjunction to optimize this potential for the betterment of all while mitigating the potential negative impact to society.
Brief Description on Technology Technology is knowledge that is used to create tools, develop skills and collect or extract materials. It is also the combination of scientific method and material to meet an objective or to solve a problem. There are several types of stem cell three of which are embryonic stem cells, adult or somatic stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells. Embryonic stems
LAS 432
Perry Furgason
Shannon Johnson
Kelly Hanson
Kimberly Houser
10/05/2014
Introduction
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability through cell division to become specialized cells. These cells possess regenerative properties for longer periods of time than other cells. And, in certain conditions can be induced to become tissue or organ specific cells. By seeking to understand their regenerative process, scientists can treat, prevent and maybe someday cure diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. This paper will cover what the research is looking at, and the processes that it has progressed through.
As with most science discoveries and the technology that is founded with them, there is more to consider than just the science itself. These considerations include economical issues, political and legal issues, social and psychological issues, cultural impacts, moral issues and environmental issues. Stem cell research impacts all of these factions of the human world.
With the potential for so much conflict and misunderstanding, a clear and defined consideration of budding points of contention is needed to address these issues in a manner that allows both the progression of the science while still moderating any negative impacts to society. In light of human stems cells potential to treat, prevent and possibly cure disease, scientists and legislators must work in conjunction to optimize this potential for the betterment of all while mitigating the potential negative impact to society.
Brief Description on Technology Technology is knowledge that is used to create tools, develop skills and collect or extract materials. It is also the combination of scientific method and material to meet an objective or to solve a problem. There are several types of stem cell three of which are embryonic stem cells, adult or somatic stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells. Embryonic stems
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