2007-01-26 18:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by Mo0n 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Its for a college debate.
2007-01-26 18:38:53 · update #1
Some of the answers gave the impression that stem cells need either embryos or umbilical cords, but stem cells can be derived from one's own bone marrow. Stem cell research is leading to miracle cures for heart attack survivors, patients with Congestive Heart Failure and other health problems. It is also proving great for diabetics, kidney patients and yes, stroke victims. I am in India but right now I am reading a wonderful book listing the successes of stem cell research being carried out at various locations in USA. I invite you to read the book "Miracle Stem Cell Heart Repair: (For Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Bypass Patients) (Paperback) - Abigon Press (October 1, 2006)
by Christian Wilde. ISBN number is ISBN-10: 1599750546
ISBN-13: 978-1599750545
You will get the good depth of the stem cell research being done in USA.
2007-01-26 20:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since this is more of a opinion question rather thana facts one here is mine.
My opinion that is. Doesn't mean its right or wrong, I'm not going to yell at others for their answers (:
I think that as long as the stem cells come from sources like umbilical cords and babies aborted for other reasons it is a worthy investment. I don't believe that embrios should be developed for the single purpose of destroying them for their cells, but if a baby is being aborted otherwise, it is comparable to organ donation and OK by me.
2007-01-26 18:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fantastic advance in knowledge. An opportunity to delve further into the life processes. Could well lead to amazing treatment possibilities. Develope from embryos, placentas, umbilical cords, anywhere available. Same with cloning, the more the better. Any postulated results are just dreams by unknowing people. Until accomplished it is impossible to predict the outcomes good or bad.
2007-01-26 19:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that anything we can do to "clean the impurities" out of our bodies as a whole should be investigated. I do not see any problem with stem cell research, but that is only my opinion.
2007-01-26 18:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by guff316@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great. Ever since 7th grade when I learned about the existance of them, it's been a question I wanted answered.
Due to availability from placenta, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord there are lots of resources. People even store them now in case their baby develops lukimia at an early age and they need resources.
2007-01-26 18:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by brothergoosetg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be pursued, but the publicity far exceeds any promising success.
2007-01-27 00:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a horrible, horrible thing!
2007-01-26 18:32:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋