Commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ... It is estimated that 128 million people suffer from diseases that could potentially be cured with stem cell research. The cost of these diseases on our health care budget is over 100 billion dollars annually. ... As in ALS, Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's are caused by nerve cell degeneration. ... Researchers believe it will be possible to cure diseases of the bone and cartilage by using stem cells to grow ...

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The first cloned sheep, Dolly born 6 years ago, died from a developing lung disease. ... Cloning has also contributed to breakthroughs in defeating fatal diseases. ... Biotechnology was intended to enhance the treatment and cures of diseases by the uses of microorganisms and the organs of animals. ... No one can argue with a person who wants to medicate and treat the incurably sick but is genetic engineering may not necessarily be the right answer. ... For instance, celebrities who are affected by these terminal diseases such as Michael J. ...

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