Embryonic Stem Cell Research

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Stem Cell Research: A Hot Button
There are people who enjoy the fact that they can use their own bone marrow and stem cells to treat themselves. There are many diseases and injuries that stem cells may be able to cure. Alone there are positive outcomes using stem cells, there stands debate on the use of embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells should be used to sustain life because they can rebuild organs despite the concerns.
Now, stem cells might sound like a great thing, but what are they actually? Stem cells are a class of cells that are able to change into a specific cell or organ (Crosta). Stem cells are also bone's raw materials. Using cells to rebuild organs may bring some questions with it. People have had concerns on the treatment. …show more content…

Once the embryonic stem cells are collected, they have been able to become every type of cell in the body. The storage length of the bags of blood, cryobags, can be frozen or stored at or lower than 170°C. Once they are in the freezer, they can be kept for an unlimited amount of time as long they stay at that temperature ("Processing"). Any activated stem cells may be capable of being any other type of tissue, but embryonic cells are a definite thing. The embryonic stem cells can and will be any type of tissue that it is injected into. The doctor will choose a candidate that is likely to have a successful transplant, and will have them undergo more testing. A better option for the candidate is the blood cells from an umbilical cord of a …show more content…

The doctors inject the healthy embryonic stem cells into the patient's body to take over the diseased or damaged cells. The transplant can also be used for chemo or radiation. The fetal tissue transplants have potential cures for diabetes and Parkinson's disease. The clinical potential in tissue repair have the advocates believing that the embryonic stem cells are the possible relief or cure of a wide range of disabilities. The procedure is done by the doctor or surgeon injecting the stem cells into the diseased organ. Another way the procedure is done is via IV. The stem cells are injected into the blood stream by dripping. The stem cells can make new organs and treat many diseases. Robert Lanza built a new type of tissue called the retinal pigment epithelium to help blind adults and youth (Wheelwright). Eventually, stem cells may be able to replace body parts and

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