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Scientific Research: Stem Cells

Scientific Research: Stem Cells. Paul Somboonsong. Historical Background. Historical Background. Current State of Stem Cell Research. Alternatives to embryonic stem cells: Adult stem cells Induced pluripotent stem cells Umbilical Cord

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Scientific Research: Stem Cells

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  1. Scientific Research:Stem Cells Paul Somboonsong

  2. Historical Background

  3. Historical Background

  4. Current State of Stem Cell Research • Alternatives to embryonic stem cells: • Adult stem cells • Induced pluripotent stem cells • Umbilical Cord • FDA approves the Geron Corporation for clinical trials of stem cell based therapies

  5. Opposing Viewpoints • Potential to cure most diseases, birth defects, injuries, and cancer • Embryonic cells are not the only method For Stem Cell Research Against Stem Cell Research • Inhumane and unethical • Too costly

  6. Obama/Democratic Position • Reversed Bush’s 2001 executive orders on federally funded stem cell research • Supports responsible stem cell research • Does not tolerate human cloning

  7. Republican Position • Varies from candidate to candidate based on personal values

  8. Mitt Romney on Stem Cell Research • Highly supports stem cell research using responsible methods

  9. Rick Perry on Stem Cell Research • Opposes embryonic stem cell research, but is open to using adult stem cells

  10. Michele Bachmann on Stem Cell Research • Strongly opposed to federal funding of stem cell research

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