Question

Choose one of the following topics and write a paper of at least 1000 words on your chosen subject. Use your textbook and at least two additional resources from the online library. 1. Stem cell research 2. DNA testing (for example, to determine if one has the breast cancer gene) 3. Euthanasia

Structure your paper as follows:

1. Intro paragraph (5 points) a. Introduce the topic you chose and discuss how/why the subject of your topic is done. b. State your thesis (main idea) and identify the main points that you will cover in the body of your paper.

2. Body paragraphs a. What are the ethical issues and implications related to your topic? (5 points) b. What are the arguments for and against the implementation of this topic? (5 points) c. What is your personal point of view on this topic? Are you for it or against it? Explain why you feel this way. (5 points) d. How does the conscience clause apply to your chosen topic? (5 points)

3. Conclusion (5 points) a. Restate your thesis and provide a conclusion about your main points.

4. References page (5 points) a. Provide a list of references; must include author, title, publication title, publication year, and source or retrieval information.

Answer 1

STEM CELL RESEARCH

Stem cell research is the area of research that studies the properties of stem cells and their potential use in medicine. As stem cells are the source of all tissues, understanding their properties helps in our understanding of healthy and diseased body's development and homeostasis.

Stem cells are undifferentiated or blank cells or blank cells. This means, they capable of developing into cells that serve numerous functions in different parts of the body. Most cells in the body are differentiated cells. These cells can only serve a specific purpose in a particular organ. For example Red blood cells are specially designed to carry oxygen through the blood.

Since stem cells have the ability to turn into various other types of cells, scientists believe that they can be used for testing and understanding diseases. According to the myoclincs, stem cells can be used to

* Grow new cells in laboratory to replace damaged organs or tissues.

* Correct parts of organs that doesn't work properly.

* Research causes of genetic defectscin cells

* Research how disease occurs or why certain cells develop in to cancer cells.

* Test new drugs for safety and effectiveness .

Types of stem cells are,

EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS :- come from human embryos that are three to five days old . They are harvesting during a process called in-vitro fertilization.

NON EMBRYONIC ( ADULT) STEM CELLS :-

Adult stem cells have a misleading name, because they are also found in infants and children. These stem cells come from developed organs and tissues in the body. They're used by the body to repair and replace damaged tissue in the same area in which they are found .

INDUCED PLEURIPOTENT STEM CELLS :- scientists have recently discovered how to turn adult stem cells in to pleuri potent stem cells. These new types of cells are called induce pleuri potent stem cells. They can differentiated into all types of specialised cells in the body.

Adult stem cells doesn't present any ethical problem. However, in recent years, there has been controversy surrounding the way human embryonic stem cells, the embryo is destroyed. This raises ethical concerns for people who believe that the destruction of a fertilized embryo is morally wrong.

Opponents believe that, an embryo ia s living human being. They doesn't think the fertilized egg should be used for research. They argue that the embryo should have the same rights as every other humans and these rights should be protected.

CONCLUSION

Stem cell research has the potential to have a significant impact on human health. However, there is some controversy around the development, usage and destruction of human embryos. Scientists May be able to ease these concern by using a new method that can turn adult stem cells into pleuri potent stem cells, which can change into any cell type. Despite these advancements, there is still a lot more to be done before scientists can create successful treatments through stem cells therapy.

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