Since the votes have been cast and officially counted for the new President-Elect, Barack Obama, speculation has been fast and furious about what CHANGES the new President will enact or what Executive Orders will be reversed that were made by the previous White House Administration. One of those concerns has been on the subject of Stem Cell Research. With all of the medical advancements and the ethical dilemmas that each new medical discovery challenges the traditional practices, Congressional lobbyists and legislators are seeking ways to implement these new discoveries on the American People.
There have been many individuals who have researched many years for ways to affectively find cures for medical conditions that have been left unchanged for lack of good information and research. One of those researchers, Dr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, who earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Yale University and his post-doctoroal research at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, has written many informative research theses and documentations on Stem Cell Research, Cloning, and Human Embryos. Here are some of his findings and factual information:
"What is a Stem Cell? A stem cell is essentially a 'blank' cell, capable of becoming another more differentiated cell type in the body, such as a skin cell, a muscle cell, or a nerve cell."
"Why are Stem Cells Important? Stem cells can be used to replace or heal damaged tissues and cells in the body."
"What are the Two Broad Classes of Stem Cells? The two basic types of stem cells are embryonic type and adult type. Embryonic type - embryonic stem cells, embryonic germ cells. Adult type - Umbilical Cord Stem Cells, Placental Stem Cells, Adult Stem Cells."
"Where do Embryonic Type Stem Cells Come From? Embryos - Embryonic stem cells are obtained by harvesting living embryos which are benerally 5-7 days old. The removal of embryonic stem cells invariably results in the DESTRUCTION OF THE EMBRYO. Fetuses - Another kind of stem cell, called an embroyonic germ cell, can be obtained from either miscarriages or aborted fetuses."
"Where do Adult Type Stem Cells Come From? Umbilical cords, placentas and amniotic fluid - Adult stype stem cells can be derived from various pregnancy-related tissues. Adult tissues - In adults, stem cells are present within various tiessues and organ systems. These include the bone marrow, liveer, epidermis, retina, skeletal muscle, intestine, brain, dental pulp, and elsewhere. Even fat obtained from liposuction has been shown to contain significant numbers of adult type stem cells. Cadavers - Neural stem cells have been removed from specific areas in post-mortem human brains as late as 20 hours following death."
This is the first of a series of blogs on this very medical and ethical topic that is gaining some top priority in the new Democratic Administration, which will take office in January, 2009. According to Dr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, "The bioethical challenges facing us can be confusing and abstract to many people. The use of human embryos for stem cell research and cloning represents a critical crossroads in the life of our culture and society. Will we protect human life in all its stages or will we come to regard it as a tool to be used, a MEANS TO AN END?
In short, WILL WE CREATE A CULTURE OF LIFE OR A CULTURE OF DEATH?"
There have been many individuals who have researched many years for ways to affectively find cures for medical conditions that have been left unchanged for lack of good information and research. One of those researchers, Dr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, who earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Yale University and his post-doctoroal research at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, has written many informative research theses and documentations on Stem Cell Research, Cloning, and Human Embryos. Here are some of his findings and factual information:
"What is a Stem Cell? A stem cell is essentially a 'blank' cell, capable of becoming another more differentiated cell type in the body, such as a skin cell, a muscle cell, or a nerve cell."
"Why are Stem Cells Important? Stem cells can be used to replace or heal damaged tissues and cells in the body."
"What are the Two Broad Classes of Stem Cells? The two basic types of stem cells are embryonic type and adult type. Embryonic type - embryonic stem cells, embryonic germ cells. Adult type - Umbilical Cord Stem Cells, Placental Stem Cells, Adult Stem Cells."
"Where do Embryonic Type Stem Cells Come From? Embryos - Embryonic stem cells are obtained by harvesting living embryos which are benerally 5-7 days old. The removal of embryonic stem cells invariably results in the DESTRUCTION OF THE EMBRYO. Fetuses - Another kind of stem cell, called an embroyonic germ cell, can be obtained from either miscarriages or aborted fetuses."
"Where do Adult Type Stem Cells Come From? Umbilical cords, placentas and amniotic fluid - Adult stype stem cells can be derived from various pregnancy-related tissues. Adult tissues - In adults, stem cells are present within various tiessues and organ systems. These include the bone marrow, liveer, epidermis, retina, skeletal muscle, intestine, brain, dental pulp, and elsewhere. Even fat obtained from liposuction has been shown to contain significant numbers of adult type stem cells. Cadavers - Neural stem cells have been removed from specific areas in post-mortem human brains as late as 20 hours following death."
This is the first of a series of blogs on this very medical and ethical topic that is gaining some top priority in the new Democratic Administration, which will take office in January, 2009. According to Dr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, "The bioethical challenges facing us can be confusing and abstract to many people. The use of human embryos for stem cell research and cloning represents a critical crossroads in the life of our culture and society. Will we protect human life in all its stages or will we come to regard it as a tool to be used, a MEANS TO AN END?
In short, WILL WE CREATE A CULTURE OF LIFE OR A CULTURE OF DEATH?"
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