Stem Cell Discussion
Question Description
“Stem cells are undifferentiated,primitive cells with the ability both to multiply and to differentiateinto specific kinds of cells. Stem cells hold the promise of allowingresearchers to grow specialized cells or tissue, which could be used totreat injuries or disease (e.g., spinal cord injuries, Parkinsonsdisease, Alzheimers disease, diabetes, strokes, burns).” (Slevin, 2010)
Choose ONE of the following issues and post to its thread withsupporting evidence. Respond to two peers who wrote about issues otherthan the one you chose.
- Discuss what you feel are the potential benefits of stem cell research for Alzheimer’s patients and their families.
- Share your perspective on the stem cell debate regarding donation of surplus embryos to couples for embryo adoption.
- Why is the task of disposing unused frozen human embryos different from disposing of other medical tissue?
- Discuss why you think embryonic stem cell research crosses a moral boundary.
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