Comments on: Stem Cell Research

By: Rosabel McCollum

Rosabel McCollum — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:32:16 +0000

Stem cell research has helped a number a lives and has also paved the way for new medical research as well as the way scientists interpret DNA. Unfortunately, there are still a number of ethical dilemmas that have been debated over the years. Some ethical dilemmas include: Concerns for stock market exchange, cloning, and abortions.
However, the discovery of the human induced pluripotent stem cells has become an alternative for scientists and medical professionals to continue their research. Although induced pluripotent stem cells have “shed new light” on research, they do vary in comparison to embryonic stem cells. Pluripotent stem cells are differentiated, meaning that they cannot become other cell types; whereas, embryonic stem cells are undifferentiated and have this ability. Lastly, although these two types of stem cells vary, the alternative approach for research just may be the answer that scientists have been looking for.

By: Ayesha Syed

Ayesha Syed — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:26:25 +0000

Nations are currently racing to be the leader in stem-cell research, all the while the United States, the country in which the science originally got its start, has placed rigorous restrictions upon its funding therefore critically harming its ability to move forward and compete against the rest of the world.

Ethical concerns have led the US to reduce its support of stem-cell research, and its opponents have used similar arguments to the pro-life movement in hopes to provoke sorrow or passionate moral rage. Though the embryos where stem cells are created are completely different from aborted fetuses. At five days old, an embryo does not even make up the size of the period at the end of a sentence and has absolutely no hints of the ability to develop a nervous system. The stem cells themselves could not develop into a baby if implanted into a uterus, but they do have the ability to grow into any human tissue.

With this capability, stem cells have the potential to create new, healthy tissues for vital organs and prevent and cure countless deadly diseases. If the United States hopes to remain a leader in the scientific world, it needs to enhance its support for stem cell research and begin to find new and more efficient ways to transfer this science from the lab to the patient.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:47:30 +0000

I am currently writing an essay for my english class on stem cell research. Someone elses opinion on embryonic stem cells versus adult stem cell and i was wondering if i could interview you? I’d be a huge help! Thanks

By: David Granovsky

David Granovsky — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:29:24 +0000

The National Institutes for Health seem to think regenerating human muscle and bone using a person’s own adult stem cells is nearly ready for prime time.

http://repairstemcell.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/nih-says-adult-stem-cells-are-ready-for-the-prime-time-yah-baby/

By: Lauren Golden

Lauren Golden — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:31:36 +0000

Casey Nabavi and Cellulogix Biosciences recently opened their headquarters in Montreal, Canada. With treatment centers in Zona Rio, Mexico and Istanbul, Turkey. Coming soon are treatment centers in Germany and Russia, as well as Cabo San Lucas

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:04:27 +0000

Hope, I kind of get the feeling from a quick web search that you’ve pasted the same quote elsewhere on blogs that mention stem cells, but it’s in a good cause apparently, so I’ve let the comment through. If anyone has additional information on this person, Betty Helm, I’d be pleased to learn about her.

By: Hope

Hope — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:45:03 +0000

Betty Helm, 57, was diagnosed with MS in 2000. She traveled to China in May, she was experiencing numbness on the right side of her body, severe double vision and a lack of balance and stamina.

“We were so enthused when we were there,” Helm said. “We saw miracles happening.”

“After my first stem cell treatment, my double vision was gone and I could feel the right side of my face and the right side of my body,” Helm said. “It was almost immediate for me. I just kept feeling better and better.”

Helm was so pleased with the treatment that she formed Stem Cells for Hope, a nonprofit organization aimed at educating people about stem cell treatment.

The website for the Stem Cells for Hope organization has been launched with a discussion forum. Please visit the Stem Cell Therapy Education website & Discussion forums.

By: Lauren Chen and Matthew Lynch

Lauren Chen and Matthew Lynch — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:50:20 +0000

We are two high school students dedicated to raising funds and awareness for stem cell research. We created a non-profit organization called Living Free for Research a couple of years ago. Our foundation really focuses on celebrating the quality of life and the potential that stem cell research holds – not the political aspects of the research. We really appreciate your blog… it’s so informative! Thanks!

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Sat, 17 May 2008 17:48:26 +0000

Thanks for your supportive comments Peter. I’d appreciate an update from you on the energy question if you fancy writing one for http://www.sciscoop.com

By: Peter Gluck

Peter Gluck — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:29:42 +0000

Dear David,
Bravissimo for your initiative- as I understand it- to tell your
readers about the great open questions of the science and technology
of today. In- and outside the boarders of chemistry.
We well know that “It is not the answer that enlightens but the question”
(Eugene Ionesco). Your approach is very useful.
Perhaps, in the near future you will look with fresh eyes to the questions
of hydrinos and BlackLightPower too.
The energy crisis is worsening all the time and we need a few Solutions
to not get in really deep…trouble.
Peter