Medicine
Could dermoid cysts be used in lieu of stem cell research?
Rachel asked: Dermoid cysts grow all sorts of tissues, including cartilage, skin, hair, and even teeth. Although the thought of it is vaguely grotesque, could any of that be used instead of the much more controversial stem cell research?More info
What Cures have come from stem cell research?
Barry asked: I read that stem cell research is “promising”, but has anything been cured using this yet? It is talked about like it will cure everything, so I was wondering if there were any usable cures. And why does the government need to invest in this? If this is so promising (and therefore would [...]
Why is stem cell research such a big deal?
PicoMe This asked: I might be wrong here, but aren’t stem cells collected from aborted fetuses (with the parents’ written consent)? The fetus is going to remain dead regardless of whether it’s used for research or incinerated/cremated. I fail to see how disposing of it is any better than using it for research. Can someone [...]
what are the cons of stem cell research?
timaaa15 asked: i am doing a project for school and i need to know the cons of stem cell research (including stem cells derived from cord blood, adult bone marrow, and the embryo), but i already know the ethical issues of embryonic stem cell research. It would also be helpful to know the cost of [...]
Should unused embryos be made avilable to researchers for stem cell research?
allyellz asked: Many unused embryos produced through in-vitro fertilization will be dicarded. Should these embroys be made available to researchers for stem cell research?More info