Marijuana has been said to cause damages to the immune system, the reproductive system and the brain but all these theories are incorrect. ... Later studies done on humans show no evidence of brain damage. ... A similar ordeal happened when a scientist tried to prove marijuana damaged your immune systems and in 1988, it was actually determined that it stimulates your immune systems. It was also proven that same year that marijuana does not affect your reproductive organs. ...

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Cloning might also be used to genetically alter pigs so their organs could be transplanted to humans (Science). ... Human cloning is also expected to solve the problem of infertile couples that are unaided by other modern, reproductive techniques. Mayo Clinic reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist Daniel A. ... Animals are being bred today whose organs may be transplanted into human patients suffering from organ failure or other diseases. ... This could increase the supply of obtainable organs, including hearts, kidneys and livers, for life-saving transplantation to humans...

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What would human cloning involve, and how could you take sperm out of the reproductive ­equation? ... Other than cloning humans, many scientists are thinking if "Could we clone our organs to be used in a transplant," for example in the 2005 sci-fi movie 'The island' the plot of the movie was that a clone of the organs were stowed away somewhere in case they ever needed a heart or liver , just like having a spare tire in the trunk of a car. ... Nevertheless, it brings up a relevant point about the potential uses that human reproductive cloning may have. However "organ tran...

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The goal of eugenics was to create a superior human being, and with this creation, to in time create a superior human race. ... Some experts suggest that cloning would be justified to replace a dead child or to help save someone dying of an incurable disease through organ or marrow transplant (Sharp and Sharn). ... While such cloning for harvest of a one-of-a-kind organ such as a heart is not considered likely to be allowed, the possibility exists. Even if an organ such as a kidney, however, is harvested, to take it from another child created for that purpose is to arguably abuse it. ... Under...

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The right to reproductive choice can do no harm, but rather empower women. ... Now, due to the recognition of reproductive rights, women can fully take responsibility for themselves and their choices. ... At eight weeks development, the child is now scientifically labeled as a "fetus," after developing organs. ... However, the cardiovascular system begins formation around 22 days after the child is conceived. This is a major system that pumps the child's unique blood. ...

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Women's Rights Throughout history, women have always been second class citizens, the lower class of human beings. ... Then in the '30's doctors warned this 'high stress' could damage the reproductive system. Even the Olympics did not admit women until 1920, and they were not allowed to take part in the marathon, as it was believed that their internal organs could be severely damaged. ...

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Since the only way to directly mimic the human body is to use it itself, scientists were forced to find the closest and best alternative. ... Dogs have a cardiovascular and respiratory system similar to that of a human. Cats have a neurological system similar to ours, while non-human primates have several features that are similar to a human's such as the number and size of their teeth.(5) Although each of these animals benefits the Science world due to their similarities to us, they are not used nearly as often as mice and rats. ... Scientists are learning how the Human Immunodeficiency ...

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When people hear the term "plastic surgery," they almost immediately think of the negative connotations of that phrase. While it is certainly true that many Americans have had elective plastic surgery, there are far more types of medical procedures that fall under this category than the stereotypica...

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