The Benefits of Government-Supported Embryonic Stem Cell Research

When the topic of stem cell research, and/ or treatment, people generally automatically jump to the conclusion of embryonic stem cells, when in retrospect according to Eurostemcell.org, an organization based website that is dedicated to supplying the public with the latest news and information on stem cells. According to the article there a few different types of stem cells. The first type of stem cell is, embryonic. Embryonic stem cells are grown in a laboratory from embryos cells at an early stage. The second type of stem cell is tissue stem cells. Tissue stem cells are found in all different parts of the body. Lastly the third type of stem cell is, Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS), or 'reprogrammed' stem cells. IPSC are similar to embryonic stem cells but they are from adult specialized cells.

What if millions of Americans could have their lives changed for the better? This could be a reality if human embryonic stem cells research (HESC) was regulated and funded by the government. The reason for the lack of human trials is that many believe the use of stem cells is unethical. This combined with the fact that the process is extremely expensive, and it goes against many people’s religious or morals beliefs. Thankfully, under President Obama, the restrictions formally placed on the research have been reduced resulting in many scientific breakthroughs. For example, it is believed that diseases such as Parkinson 's, heart problems and even spinal cord injuries could be better treated or completely

What kind of research sparks a battle between religious-ethics, political, and scientific theories and beliefs? What makes you question right or wrong, moral or immoral, good or bad? The answer is stem cell research. So what is a stem cell? “Stem cells… are in effect, a human self-repair kit.” (Christopher Reeve, activist Larry King, CNN) Stem cells are cells that exist in an undifferentiated state, and can transform into any of the 220 types of cells that exist in our body. Stem cells have the ability to repair many classes of damaged human tissues without the fear of tissue rejection. There are two types of stem cells but the most promising are the embryonic stem cells- labeled as today’s

Stem cell research has evolved ever since stem cells were first discovered. During the 1900s, stem cell research reached a new horizon. In 1978, stem cells were discovered in human cord blood. Because of this breakthrough, they were then able to use the cord blood to treat cancer or genetic blood diseases (EuroStemCell, 2012). In 1981, the first in vitro stem cell line was developed from mice. This slowly progressed to hamsters in 1988 and primates in 1995 (Murnaghan, 2016). These key events helped today’s scientists start many research studies. These research studies have brought forth numerous leads on different cures and treatments for diseases. If federal

A lot of people oppose the research that is being conducted on embryo stem cells because they are pro-life. According to most of the research not a single embryo is killed for this research. When

Funding stem cell research will allow medical research to advance and create a new field of innovative medicine. People often question the use of stem cells due to the ethical concern of embryonic use. Despite ethical

Many scientists believe that research on human embryonic stem cells, components of human embryos created in laboratories, will eventually yield cures to a number of devastating human conditions including juvenile diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injuries. On August 9, 2001, President George W. Bush announced he would permit federally funded research on existing stem cells lines derived from human embryos. He prohibited the federal funding of research on any cell lines created after that date. (See http://abcnews.go.com/sections/politics/DailyNews/stemcells_Bush_transcript010809.html.)

In the words of former First Lady Nancy Reagan: “Embryonic stem cell research has the potential to alleviate so much suffering. Surely, by working together we can harness its life-giving potential.” Stem cell research shows so much promise to help people by treating diseases and other problems through therapy. While it seems as though the clear answer is that we should study stem cells as soon as possible, this is sadly not the case. Stem cell research is an ongoing controversy within politics and the courts because of the process by which embryonic stem cells are obtained. This conflict divides people on their moral and religious views: When does life begin? Because of this issue, there have been numerous court rulings deciding if and when stem cell study would be federally funded and even when stem cell studies would be allowed. These court rulings have significantly slowed down progress in stem cell research, and stem cell exploration will progress slowly if the government doesn’t make stem cell research a priority. The best approach to stem cell research is to freely allow and support scientists to conduct further experimentation because knowledge and use of stem cells will only progress through experimentation. More financial support is needed to prove that stem cell treatments are successful, and if monetary support is provided many lives will be saved as the end result of the research.

On April 28, 2011 - the United States Appeals Court overturned the rule of a federal judge because of several issues that emerged with stem cell research being funded by the government. Although, the science of human embryonic stem cell is in its initial stages - there is much hope for scientific advancement due to the ability for human embryonic stem cells to grow into virtually various kinds of cells  Favorably, advocates for stem cell research and pharmaceutical companies strongly believe that stem cells may pave a way to discover new methods of treatment for devastating ailments; such as, Leukemia, Alzheimer’s disease, Heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and diabetes- a prospect that is inspiring to both scientists and those who are

A disturbing number of human lives are cut short by terminal illnesses and injuries out of doctors’ control. Imagine if the world did not have to fear these dreadful curses. Imagine if the solution to these sicknesses was inside the very people they torment. Stem cell research is undeniably a heated topic in today’s world. Supporters claim it is saving lives, however, from the opposition, it is viewed as murderous. Both sides present a strong argument and have respectable pros and cons. Despite the opposing side’s argument, it is in the United States’ best interest to invest tax money into stem cell research because it has already proved successful in advancing out nation scientifically, saving human lives, and can be researched

Funding for stem research in the United States is strongly dependent on legislation. Stem research is viewed by most as destructive and immoral. This stance has created one of the most divisive ethical issues to date. There has always been a tug of war battle between medical limitations and morals, which are grounded in what is believed not fact. Laws created to safe guard the public and to maintain the integrity of research are now in support of stem research. The more our knowledge of stem research has increased we can see the potential of saving lives. Bush signed an executive order in 2001 allowing federal funding for stem research to be used on existing stem lines. Of the 60 embryonic stem lines authorized for at that time, only 21 proved

world free of agonizing disease and debilitating disabilities is what stem cell research promises. Although, a relatively new method, stem cell research promises endless possibilities for scientific advancement. These advancements in turn have the potential to revolutionize the way future diseases are treated, even eliminating the diseases for good. Despite all the upsides, stem cell research has some controversial downsides that come with it. Stem-cell research has endless possibilities in terms of curing diseases, however it also raises an ethical issue in terms of acquiring the stem-cells.

A world free of agonizing disease and debilitating disabilities is what stem cell research promises.Although, a relatively new method, stem cell research yields endless possibilities for scientific advancement. These advancement in turn have the potential revolutionize the way future diseases are treated, even eliminating the diseases for good. Despite all the upsides, stem cell research has some controversial downsides that come with it. Stem-cell research has endless possibilities in terms of curing diseases, however it also raises an ethical issue in terms of acquiring the

With 10 and 11 clinics, respectively, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Ariz., represented another cluster. New York had 14 clinics, and San Antonio had 13” (Kaplan, Karen). Advancements in stem cell research have made many people start their own stem cell clinic to treat patients with serious injuries or medical conditions. The possibility to make a lot of money from a new technology is attractive to people and several have chosen to start a stem cell clinic to provide treatments to patients across the country. Policies are currently being developed by the NIH to regulate stem cell research. Recently, in August of 2016, “NIH released a draft of a policy that would change the guidelines to allow funding of certain human animal chimeras. Under the proposed new rule, taxpayer funds could be used for experiments that introduced human stem cells to early-stage embryos of all animals except other primates. Some nonhuman primate research would also be allowed but using only embryos at later stages of development and only after an extra layer of review by a special NIH committee. The policy change is under review” (Kaplan, Sarah). The policies being created by NIH will impact stem cell research done by scientists in the future. Excitement and enthusiasm over the newly developed chimera technique have caused NIH to want to have increased funding for such research, which will lead to further progress in the field of stem cell research.

Nonetheless Christine Kirk’s article reviews the National Institute of Health’s proposal in 2000 on pluripotent embryonic stem cell research funds in the United States and ways to regulate the research process. Kirk examines the use of pluripotent stem cells for research to be coordinated correctly by the National Institute of Health Guidelines. Kirk explains how the proposed guidelines affect the way embryonic stem cell research is done in the United States. “Finally, researchers must follow standard NIH research procedures as well as undergo review by an NIH working committee on stem cell research” (412). The process the embryonic stem cell researchers have to go through to even be able to conduct stem cell research in the United States is quite strenuous because opponents do not want the research to be done. However, there have been plenty of different regulations placed on embryonic stem cell research, which have made scientist flee to other countries in order to further the research being done. “More specifically, NIH funds may support research using cells derived only from 1) embryos which were created for fertility treatment and which were in excess of clinical need; or 2) fetal tissue used in accordance with the Guidelines and with all applicable laws and regulations” (412). Kirk points out the fact of low quantity of the embryonic stem cell tissue available to scientist for further research, which can be frustrating for researchers to further understand embryonic