How many years has this research been going on?
Is the United States the world leader in this type of research?
Would cloning be a good thing for us or would that be going to far?
What diseases or injuries are being treated or hope to be treated with stem cell replacement therapy?
What stem cells are being used?
What are the risks, the benefits, and controversies surrounding this therapy?
How far is too far when dealing with stem cell developement?
What are the controversies surrounding stem cell research?
Why is stem cell research thought of as a moral issue?
I would like to focus my research on the information I can gather surrounding the treatments for disease, and injuries. I want to know the risks, and the successes that have been experienced and the controversy that may keep us from ever being able to advance this form of therapy to its full potential. I would like to find out if doctors are using embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, or the new synthetic induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS), and which stem cell treatment is being used for which illness or injury. I would like to know which treatments have been effective and also which treatments are the most controversial and why.
Why is stem cell research thought of as a moral issue?
I would like to focus my research on the information I can gather surrounding the treatments for disease, and injuries. I want to know the risks, and the successes that have been experienced and the controversy that may keep us from ever being able to advance this form of therapy to its full potential. I would like to find out if doctors are using embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, or the new synthetic induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS), and which stem cell treatment is being used for which illness or injury. I would like to know which treatments have been effective and also which treatments are the most controversial and why.
You may want to split these questions up to sharpen the focus of each. However this does seem to be a very interesting topic and I can tell you are going to do great research on it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Skyler - I probably will do that as I get a little deeper into the research. I appreciate your insight.
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ReplyDeleteI really like your questions. I sat for a few minutes trying to think of one that you hadn't, and I've got nothing. I think you hit them all, as well as writing them well.
I have to agree with Skyler on the point of your topic being quite interesting. On your topic I would recommend looking into countries where stem cell research is conducted with no interference from the state. Also you may want to consider the religious views of stem cell research and the effects it has had on this type of research. I can't wait to see where you go with this.
ReplyDeleteI like your research question; however, I read about cloning. Is cloning part of stem cell research?
ReplyDeleteYou could include in your questions asking about is what we could potentially learn about from stem cell research asssuming current legal restrictions were lifted. Other than that it looks like you are well on your way to a well written paper.
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ReplyDeleteReally like the topic. What other things could be in the making when talking about stem cell research? Robots? Could this lead to New World Order? They are trying to see if there is a way to produce humans with the unborn, but why? Great topic, cant wait til your done.
To make your paper into an arguement I think you could take the question "What are the risks, the benefits, and controversies surrounding this therapy?" and pick a side. Either there are "too many risks to stem cell research and replacement therapy" or that there are "many benefits to stem cell research and replacement therapy"
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jessica, it's a lot easier to argue when you have picked a side. I think you are still asking the right questions because when you argue your case, it would be relevant to know what all risk are before debating.
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