There are several well documented and well- articulated sources of information available on this issue already, so the following is a brief overview of some of the major scientific, ethical, pros and cons. ... These horrific, dreaded diseases have killed millions of people due to doctors or scientists not having a cure, but thanks to a scientific and medical breakthrough these diseases can and will be a thing of the past. With this new research scientists are hoping to gain important scientific knowledge about embryonic development and its application to related fields; curing deb...

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However, with these new scientific discoveries come responsibility and new questions arise relating to moral and ethical issues. ... Even before technology increased, people were always trying to push the boundaries of human ability. ... According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the process is not as extreme as someone might think. ... The electrical jolt seems to be a common thread between the fictional novel and scientific fact. This scientific practice has been dreamed up in many different ways and it is interesting to see how they all tie in together. ...

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Government authorities feel responsible for regulating scientific research. ... Finally, scientific research dealing with "new technology" is often seen as unnatural but we are already creating embryos and we have access to stem cells without blatant disregard for human life. ...

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He believes that studies like his can lead to more scientific value then clinical trials ("looking up"). ... Supporters of embryonic stem cells argue that stem cell research will propel more medical technology ("stem cell research"). ... In a 2010 Senate Hearing, biologist Sean Morrison agrees when he says "We Simply do not know yet what kinds of stem cells will yield the scientific breakthroughs of the future or what kinds of stem cells will yield new treatments for disease. ... Robert Lanza has been the voice for Advanced Cell Technology's (ACT biotechnology c...

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The technology could get into the wrong hands and we could end up seeing possibly the end of the world, or there could be a backlash of clones vs. humans. ... And as time goes by the end of the world could be at stake with just one of these groups having a hold of this type of technology. ... It is believed to be having this problem at the point where they take the embryo and begin to fertilize it scientifically rather then naturally. ... But like all various technologies there has to be a positive and negative output on any type of test done. ... With this technology available now and ...

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To understand the predicament of stem cell research, it is important to understand the scientific background for this type of research. ... Much of the debate is how to gain new stem cells for the scientific progression and humanitarian development, without ignoring ethical and moral issues regarding human life. ... No other technology offers such an opportunity. ...

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Imagine waking up in a hospital bed. The doctor comes close to the bedside and states that you have been in a car accident and are paralyzed from the neck down. This may seem like the end of the road for you and for many others it has been; but there may be an opportunity for you to regain full cont...

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Stem Cell Research Science and technology are constantly evolving. Each year new discoveries are made that have a profound effect on society. With these new discoveries, we are faced with new questions about scientific and moral boundaries. What are we willing sacrifice for the possible ben...

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What makes stem cell research so unique is that it is a relatively new technology in today's modern world of science. ... Also, much should be learned from history; the Nazi medical war crimes, the Tuskegee experiments on African- Americans, and radiation research sponsored by the U.S. government many years ago all are examples of attempts to justify extreme violations of human beings" rights concerning scientific research based on possible medical benefit. ...

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With the latest technology and development in stem cell research; there is that hope for the cure to Alzheimer's disease. ... "While it is necessary to cite reasons (ethical, moral, and others that are grounded in logic), it is also important to keep an open mind about the bigger implications which scientific research like this can bring to humanity....

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