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Articles related to "Stem Cell Research"
Adult Stem Cell Research and Therapies Stem cells from a person's skin, bone marrow and nose are being used to develop treatments without the ethical and health-risk complications of embryonic cells. stem cells • stem cell • stem cell research • embryonic stem cell research • stem cell research ethics
Stem Cell Research and Abortion Many opponents of abortion and stem cell research believe that both procedures involve taking life. Yet, the two procedures have differing ethical rationales. abortion • stem cell research • ethics • religion • political campaigns
All Quiet on the Eastern Front Washington, DC, is all but deserted these days, with Congress on break and the President hiding out in Texas, but political life, unfortunately, goes on. From stem cell research to air rage, the government is here to protect us. What's worse, non-decisions on real issues, or taking a stand on an imaginary issue? bush • president • feistein • senate • congress
Hope Endures A look at past developements and future treatments for juvenile diabetes. juvenile diabetes • edmonton protocol • transplantation • beta cell regeneration • stem cell research
Is Bush Becoming an Artful Dodger The Bush Administration has struck a careful balance in its decision on stem cell research. Recently, the Administration decided to support ethnic set asides in Federal contracting. Is Bush compromising principle or striking necessary political balance? embryonic stem cell research • adarand • george bush
Master Cell Therapy Not Far in the Future Stem cell therapy - fact not fiction, researchers around the globe are striving to untangle the secrets of these master cells. adult stem cell therapy • adult stem cell research • care-net project • canadian institute of health adult stem cell resea • heart and stroke foundation of canada adult stem c
New Stem Cell Research Application A new experimental procedure discovered may one day lead to human male fertility treatments. Scientists learning to differentiate stem cells from marrow to proto-sperm. stem cell • research • embryonic • male fertility • stem cell debate
Permit Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research The abortion and embryonic stem cell research debates revolve around the same issue.
Scientists Make Stem Cell Research Breakthrough Scientists at the University of New South Wales in Australia have developed a breakthrough method which keeps stem cells alive much longer than previously possible. stem cell research • professor peter gunning • stem cell chemotherapy • stem cell breakthrough • university of new south wales stem cell
Ethics of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells The recently discovered induced pluripotent stem cells, or IPS cells, seem to be just as promising as embryonic stem cells without any of the ethical drawbacks. ips cells • induced pluripotent stem cells • stem cells • stem cell research • escr
Can Stem Cells Cure Blindness? Age-related macular degeneration may one day be treated by injecting stem cell-derived photoreceptors into the eye, which has been shown to work in mice. macular degeneration cure • macular degeneration treatment • blindness research • stem cell treatment of the eye • peer reviewed stem cell research
Consequences of North Dakota Abortion Ban The North Dakota abortion ban has negative consequences for reproductive health services, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and stem cell research. consequences of north dakota abortion ban • north dakota abortion ban • in vitro fertilization • stem cell research • north dakota house of representatives
Stem Cells and Brain Drain- -Naturally, They Go Together While researchers mass-produce embryonic stem cells, in Columbus, Ohio politicians try to walk the fine line between tech and moral issues. Meanwhile, our state’s brain-drain continues. I say, take a stand (in the 21st century) and let the scientists do their thing—here, in Ohio. Then, get on to some issues that NEED political intervention: like really improving school funding. And then the teachers worry about the Science Olympics. ohio • diane stresing • terflinger • ceccardi • schools
Book Review: My Sister's Keeper As a young girl slowly dies of leukemia, her sister becomes an unwilling donor. Explore the ethical issues behind stem cell research and this emotional story. my sister's keeper • stem cell research • jodi picoult novels • book reviews • ethics in science
DiabeticDiscussion.com A new website/blog is hoping to open communication among diabetics and their loved ones. Check out DiabeticDiscussion.com - you may learn a thing or two. diabetes • diabetic • discussion • blog • information
DNA Fingerprinting And In Vitro Fertilization Researchers are using a novel new DNA test to determine which IVF embryos are likely to result in a healthy pregnancy. dna fingerprinting and ivf • blastocyst biopsy • ivf research • stem cell research • embryo transfer
How Your Partner's Eggs Make Your Sperm Younger New research shows that the egg can wind back the years by re-setting the age of a sperm and optimize the chance of a healthy baby. human egg makes sperm cells younger • stem cell research • old age fathers • egg nucleus transplant • 90 year old father
Hybrid Embryos Planned Doctors hope to find cures for Parkinson's disease and other maladies by testing on cross human and animal embryos. human/animal embryos • hybrid embryos • stem cell research • organ transplantation • embryo research
If we persist in research, we will prevail with a cure for MS The newest news in research in the field of curing multiple sclerosis stem cell • multiple sclerosis • exercise • diet • stress reduction
Paul Berg - Stanford's Molecular Biologist Paul Berg shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980 for his work on recombinant DNA. He has remained active in recombinant DNA research and encouraging students to study the sciences. berg • stanford • recombinant dna • gene splicing • stem cell research
Sperm Production A look at what fertility experts have been up to in the lab to advance infertility treatments for men. sperm production • male factor infertility • stem cell research and infertility • germ cells • sperm from bone marrow
Stem Cells in Breastmilk In addition to its many other benefits, new research shows that breastmilk contains stem cells. This finding may offer an ethical alternative to embryonic stem cells. stem cells • stem cells in breastmilk • benefits of breastmilk • stem cell research • dr. mark cregan
STEM CELLS, Part Two, The Stem Cell Debate The stem cell debate is raging. Is it moral to create a life for the purpose of providing stem cells, and then terminate that life? Or is it not really a life at that stage? Is it worth the potential benefits? stem cells • embryonic stem cells • abortion • human life • alzheimers
The Cloning of Humans Somatic Nuclear Cell Transfer (SCNT) a process that scientists use to initiate cloning is being used to create stem cells. stem cells • stem cell • transgenic • stem cell research • cloning research
The Needs of the Many... While America, and indeed the world, wait for Mr. Bush to make up his mind(?) on whether or not to permit federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, tens of millions wait while their ailments get worse. embryonic stem cell research • bush • abortion • federal government • conservative
Adult Stem Cell Therapy in Dogs Adult stem cell therapy uses stem cells collected from fat and implanted in injured areas to treat arthritis, soft tissue orthopedic injuries and fractures in dogs. adult stem cell therapy • stem cell therapy • regenerative medicine • adult cell stem • stem cells therapy
Media Explosion The current juvenile diabetes cure research media explosion. research • islet cells • stem cells
Profile: John McCain A GOP maverick and Vietnam Era prisoner of war, John McCain hopes to become the oldest President in American history. presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq • immigration
Obama vs. McCain on Health Care As US medical costs spiral upward and more people have difficulty paying their bills, citizens look toward November for solutions to our health care crisis. presidential candidates debate health care • health care reform • obama and mccain on health care • presidential debate • obama health policies
Profile: Barack Obama A new comer to the U.S. Senate now less than half way through his first term there, Barack Obama hopes to use his political star power to move into the White House. democratic party • presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq
Profile: Bill Richardson After being Ambassador to the U. N., Secretary of Energy, and being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson wants to be President... democratic party • presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq
Profile: Dennis Kucinich After 11 years representing Ohio in Congress, this former Cleveland mayor has become one of the most controversial Presidential candidates in the 2008 election. democratic party • presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq
Profile: Hillary Clinton One of the Democratic Party's frontrunners for the presidential nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton currently serves as a U.S. Senator for New York. hillary clinton • democratic party • presidential election • abortion • stem cell
Profile: John Edwards Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards was the Democratic Party's candidate for Vice-President in 2004. He hopes to head the ticket in 2008... democratic party • presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq
Profile: Mitt Romney A successful businessman and former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney is one of the GOP frontrunners. He hopes to become the first Mormon to be elected President. presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq • immigration
A High Wall of Separation The debate over the separation of church and state is not a new one. The battleground lies within the First Amendment. church and state • president obama • david f. hamilton • sherbert v. verner • prayer in public school
Profile: Mike Huckabee Once considered a long short for the GOP nomination, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is gaining in the polls and becoming the darling of political conservatives. presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq • immigration
Profile: Ron Paul A medical doctor and 28-year veteran of Congress, Ron Paul ran for President before - in 1988, as the Libertarian Party's candidate. presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq • immigration
Profile: Rudy Giuliani He was "the Nation's Mayor" during the 2001 terrorist attack on NYC. Queen Elizabeth made him a knight and TIME named him "Man of the Year." He wants to be President... presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq • immigration
Frozen Embryo Transfer Some infertile couples are now using donated frozen embryos to start their family. frozen embryos • gonadotropin releasing hormones agonist exogenous • frozen embryo donation • frozen embryo transfer • ivf treatment with fewer drugs
Montana Senate Bans Abortion The Montana Senate has passed legislation giving legal rights "a human being at all stages of human development of life," effectively banning abortion. montana abortion ban • pro-choice montana • pro-life montana • anti-choice montana • personhood bill in montana
Most Republicans Reject Evolution With the 2008 election looming, three Republican candidates said they do not believe in evolution. A recent Gallup poll suggests that most of the GOP faithful agree. evolution debate • creationism v. evolution • republicans don't believe evolution • republicans reject evolution • republicans reject darwinism
North Dakota Bans Abortion North Dakota House of Representatives has effectively banned abortion by giving legal rights to fertalized eggs. the personhood of children act • abortion ban • north dakota abortion ban • colorado abortion ban • colorado amendment 48
Potential Uses for Canine Stem Cell Therapy More study necessary to determine how safe and effective stem cell therapy is for dogs with tendon, ligament and joint injuries as well as degenerative spinal diseases. canine stem cell therapy • degenerative myelopathy • osteoarthritis • canine hip dysplasia • soft tissue injuries in dogs
Science, Faith, and India While secular, Indian scientists appreciate the divine in their worldview. What might they bring to global discussions on science and religion? science and faith in india • indian scientists • religion and science • science and religion • isssc
A Divider not a Uniter Gary C. Jacobson explores the presidency of George W. Bush and how the American public is either with him, or against him. george w. bush • america • republican • democrat • politics
Are Stem Cells a Magic Bullet for Cancer? Embryonic stem cell research is ongoing, but has ethical issues. Adult stem cells offer new possibilities, i.e. give them embryonic-like traits, but bring new questions cancer • malignancy • embryonic stem cells • adult stem cells • cancer research
Banking Baby's Cord Blood Television shows and literature lead us to believe that umbilical cord blood can be life saving. What are the benefits and controversy surrounding cord blood? umbilical cord blood • cord blood • american association on pediatrics • european group on ethics in science and technology • private practice
Circumcision Protects against AIDS NIH has terminated clinical trials after circumcision was seen to protect against spread of AIDS. This outcome is related to the ethics of research on human subjects. aids/hiv • circumcision • clinical trials • ethics • human subject research
Karma and Ethics Without a practical definition of scientific ethics and pragmatic application of philosophy science and technology are becoming increasingly dangerous. medical ethics • scientific ethics • karma • stem cell • naturalism |
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