By: Kanedra Thaxton
Just how far can Stem Cell Biology go?According to CNN, the very controversial topic Stem Cells has advanced. Stem Cells are now able to be programmed to become any type of cell in the body. Scientist believe that stem cells can be used to treat a number of different diseases like heart disease, eye disease, and diabetes. The reason why this study is very controversial is because scientist are cloning human embryos. People are afraid that it will lead to the cloning of babies although that is not the purpose of the study. So far researchers have said that human embryonic stem cells have restored the sight of several nearly blind patients (CNN Library). If this study continue to advance it can lead to a lot of break through's in medicine.
The main problem with this research is the ethics used. Some people are not comfortable with the manipulation of life. I think that if this research is going to continue to be used it, there should be laws and regulations made to prevent unethical outcomes. So far, the treatment is shown to be effective with improving vision but since the research is new, there is not evidence of long term effects.Ultimately this research is a break through in medicine but we will have to wait to see how it will further advance. This hot topic is something that students perusing the medical field should stay updated with. Currently, there is a lot of controversy going on about the stem cells and being apart of the conversation is important. I t will show how much you are interested in your field and you will be able to gain information about your future career path.
The main problem with this research is the ethics used. Some people are not comfortable with the manipulation of life. I think that if this research is going to continue to be used it, there should be laws and regulations made to prevent unethical outcomes. So far, the treatment is shown to be effective with improving vision but since the research is new, there is not evidence of long term effects.Ultimately this research is a break through in medicine but we will have to wait to see how it will further advance. This hot topic is something that students perusing the medical field should stay updated with. Currently, there is a lot of controversy going on about the stem cells and being apart of the conversation is important. I t will show how much you are interested in your field and you will be able to gain information about your future career path.
Reference
CNN Library. Stem Cells Fast Facts. CNN. 7 Jun.2016. Accessed 2 Oct. 2016 <http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/05/health/stem-cells-fast-facts/>
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