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The Controversy Behind Stem Cell Research

Explore the heated debate surrounding stem cell research, its potential to cure diseases, and ethical implications. Delve into the history of stem cells, different research techniques, political impacts, and public opinion. Discover the clash of science, society, and ethics.

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The Controversy Behind Stem Cell Research

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  1. The Controversy Behind Stem Cell Research Tonya Blevins Toye Lowe Sakinah Alston Jasonta Norris Kiva Browning

  2. The History of Stem Cell Research and the Politics that Follow Sakinah Alston

  3. Stem cell research has the potential of curing and treating diseases and injuries that have been deemed incurable for many years. Potential uses of Stem cells

  4. Different Stem Cell Research Techniques Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Embryonic Stem Cells Adult Stem Cells 1868, 1981, 19981950, 1960, 1990’s2006, 2007

  5. Embryonic Stem Cells • 1868 – Known as the fertilized egg that becomes an organism • 1981 – Scientists discovered ways to derive embryonic stem cells from early mouse embryos • 1998 – The isolation of the first batch of human embryonic stem cells

  6. Adult Stem Cells • 1950’s – Two types of stem cells discovered; Blood & Skeletal • 1960’s – Two regions of the brain were discovered • 1990’s – Discovered the brain contains three major cell types

  7. Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells • 2006 – Created from a mouse at Kyoto University in Japan • 2007 – Created human induced pluripotent stem cells

  8. The government against Stem Cell Research (comic relief)

  9. Federal Funding Ban • 2001 – President Bush prohibited federal funding on cell lines derived after August 09, 2001 • 2007 – Executive order by the president supporting research for Adult stem cells • 2009 – President Obama lifted the restrictions on embryonic stem cells research

  10. State Funding

  11. Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research before and after the 2001 compromise of embryonic stem cell research.

  12. Source: A Research! America poll of likely voters conducted in partnership with JZ Analytics in August 2012

  13. Olijah McKinney - 3 year old boy received stem cell treatment last year for a rare cancer called Neuroblastoma, has been found cancer free as of June 11, 2013

  14. Psychology & Sociology Impact Jasonta Norris

  15. Psychology & Sociology Impact on Research Scientific Community • Believes stem cell brings greater advancement Prolife Activists • Believe that using an embryo for research should be banned

  16. Stem cell research Public Opinion stats Source: Statistic Brain www.statisticbrain.com

  17. In Favor of Stem Cell Research People that live with certain medical conditions • Diabetes, Parkinson's, Spinal cord injuries Certain Religious Groups • Support research, don’t consider embryos as human beings.

  18. Groups not in Favor of Stem Cell Research - Abortion Groups • Using embryos from abortions • Using unused embryos from fertility clinics

  19. Religion & Sociology Church Leaders & Religious Institutions • Human life is created by God Social Impact • Potential to impact and treat diseases in millions of Americans

  20. Economics & Ethical Issue Toye Lowe

  21. Types of Stem Cells

  22. Early Embryonic Stem Cells Are derived from embryos. Most embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos that develop from eggs

  23. Economics & Ethics The structure formed in early development of vertebrates is called the blastocyst. National Institutes of Health, Turning Discovery Into Health (2013), Embryonic Stem Cells, Blastocyst, retrieved from: http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/pages/glossary.aspx

  24. Fetal Stem Cells This is the most controversial At this stage the fetus has taken human form Is the fetus life less important?

  25. Umbilical Cord Stem Cells

  26. Adult Stem Cells

  27. Ethical Concerns • Religion • In Vitro Fertilization • Fetal Stem Cells

  28. Religion • Human Embryonic Research is unethical and Immoral. • Jewish law forbids the taking of one life to save another

  29. In Vitro Fertilization • Embryos are either abandoned or left in frozen storage • So why not use them for research?

  30. What Influences You?

  31. Pro Life vs. My Choice

  32. Family & Friends • How far should researchers take stem cell technologies? • Should the government provide funding for embryonic stem cell research? • Should there be laws to regulate stem cell research? • Do embryonic stem cells represent a human life?

  33. Changes in Federal Law

  34. Results Babies Saving Lives

  35. Science & Environment Tonya Blevins

  36. Stem Cell Theory • Different from an other cell: • Ability to replicate into other cells or tissues • Ability to replace damaged or cells that have died • Focus • Replacing defective cells/tissues • Gene therapy (1900’s) • How to put stem cells into patients Types: • Adult Stem Cells • Cord Blood Stem Cells • Embryonic Stem Cells http://www.stemcellscience.info/stem_cell_theory.htm

  37. Why Are Stem Cells Important? • Stems are important to living organisms because: • 3 to 5 day old embryos (blastocyst) are cells to the entire body, and organs like the heart, lungs, bone marrow, skin, etc. • Regenerative Abilities • Reparative Medicines • Possible combat birth defects

  38. Potential uses of Human Stem Cells • Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells • Therapeutic Cloning • (Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer) • Somatic Stem Cells

  39. 3D Printing with Embryonic Stem Cells • Allows for creation of three dimensional tissues • Paves the way for artificial organs & tissues • Means of transplantation for various diseases

  40. The Great Debate: Cloning • What is Cloning? • How is cloning done? • Artificial Embryo Twinning • Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer • Is cloning an organism the same as cloning a gene? http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/stemcells/quickref/

  41. Why Clone? • Medical Purposes • Animals models of diseases • Stems cells for research • Pharming for drug production • Reviving Endangered Species • Reproducing a deceased pet • Cloning Humans

  42. Obstacles & Risks to Overcome Associated Obstacles Associated Risks Mutation or gene defects High failure rate Problems during later development Telomeric differences • Ethical Issues • Legal Issues • Social Issues

  43. Stem cell Research through Media and Art Kiva Browning

  44. BEAUTY IN MICROSCOPIC IMAGES OF STEM CELLS Art is a way to express ideas creatively whether socially or politically http://www.stemcellnetwork.ca/index.php?page=gallery&hl=eng

  45. Fine Art Contest Art Galleries Magazine Covers Post Cards Websites

  46. McMaster Museum of Art

  47. McMaster Museum of Art

  48. World Wide Web • Internet communications medium • Reaches countless consumers/ uncontrollable • Businesses market and advertise from around the world • Social media

  49. Online Stem Cell Clinics

  50. F.D.A Prohibits • advertising, testimonials or medical claims being made on websites regarding medical stem cell therapy

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