“Stem cell research” is a fundamental process due to the characteristics, which define cell forms (Zarzeczny & Caulfield, 2009). Studies indicate continuous effort by scientists in developing technologies that utilize these cells in repairing depleted body organs. The general idea of stem cells will help in developing psychoanalysis procedures for diseases with adverse effects on delicate body organs. These organs may incorporate the heart and kidney. However, SCR is a recent technology that plainly utilizes the human cells in developing cells. Distinguished scientists, using scientific techniques, obtain the cells from the adult tissue.
Brock, D. (2006). Is a consensus possible on stem cell research? Moral and political obstacles. J Med Ethics, 32(1), 36–42.
This article argues that, the moral and the legal aspects linked to the SCR do not receive full examination. In light of the legal aspects of the research, the paper indicates that the human embryo deserves respect just as adults. The article indicates that destruction of the embryo is immoral. In the paper, the generation of HESS’s using the SCNT is immoral. In addition, the article compares the benefits emanating from SCR, which is equitable to respect that the embryo loses when destroyed. The article also determines whether women are subject to exploitation when extracting embryos from their reproductive organs. This poses both permissible and principled concerns.
Irish Council for Bioethics (2008). Ethical, Scientific and Legal Issues Concerning Stem Cell Research. Opinion. Dublin: The Irish Council for Bioethics.
The article demonstrates how the SCR presents many legal and ethical issues to the policy makers, the scientists, and to the community. The article states that researchers ruin the individual embryo in getting the stem cells thus regarding it wicked. Numerous people think that, embryos should be handled as adults since they bear life in them. This is merely by basing on the fact that life starts after fertilization. However, other issues have emanated from storage of the child’s blood for future use in medical practices. The entire issue of blood storing raises much debate on determining whether the investment is worth undertaking. In 2006, the European Union (EU) imposed a command that halted the SCR practice, until the medicine board of Ireland provided the licenses thus permitting the practice. However, the SCR mostly uses the adult cells in many places.
Master, Z., McLeod, M., & Mendez, I. (2007). Benefits, risks, and ethical considerations in translation of stem cell research to clinical applications in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of medical ethics, 33, 169-173.
The article addresses some of the ethical issues that need consideration when opting for the SCR as a methodology for combating Parkinson’s disease. In response to such a concept, the article states that, the profits likely to emanate from the risks involved ought to be calculated before the research commences. It further stipulates that, the anticipated benefits derive their basis on participants and the community of origin. The article recommends that, decisions be initiated after comparing the past and the current practices on the transplants in the clinical field. It also postulates that whilst determining the benefits of the SCR, preliminary research should be initiated in some animals prior to the actual research.
Rachul, C., Zarzeczny, A., Bubela, T., et al. (2010). Stem cell research in the news: more than a moral status debate. Scripted a journal of law, technology and society, 7 (2), 311.
The paper indicates that SCR started receiving consideration in 1998 thus setting a new dimension for the entire process. The paper highlights the passing of Bush’s law restricting the backing for the SCR. However, it specifies how different organizations developed strategies highlighting its significance. In 2009, president Obama strongly backed the SCR process after carefully assessing the benefits allied with the research thus reversing the 2001 bush directive that discouraged the use of the Feds money for conducting the research. The invention of new technologies, helped in addressing the principled aspects connected to the investigation. Consequently, this article focuses more on legal issues, upon comparison to ethical concerns. A question posed is whether the President should offer absolute directives on research processes.
Zarzeczny, A., & Caulfield, T. (2009). Emerging ethical, legal and social issues associated with stem cell research & and the current role of the moral status of the embryo. Stem cell reviews and reports, 5 (2), 96-101.
As evident in the past, the SCR is subject to analysis by basing on controversies as professionals scrutinize the main concerns. However, the media and different policy forums pose immense interest on the issue. The controversy witnessed in the SCR derives its basis on whether the human embryo has any protection privileges. This results in arguments among scientists. The media plays an important part in creating awareness amid the public on issues resulting from the conversations. This has highly assisted the public in providing crucial information that aid in making decisions for policy formulation. Consequently, such a process affects the legislative process. Additionally, the benefits linked with the therapeutic SCR enhance the enthusiasm for the interested parties; therefore, inventing innovative technologies for conducting research.
References
Brock, D. (2006). Is a consensus possible on stem cell research? Moral and political obstacles. J Med Ethics, 32(1), 36–42.
Irish Council for Bioethics (2008). Ethical, Scientific and Legal Issues Concerning Stem Cell Research. Opinion. Dublin: The Irish Council for Bioethics
Master, Z., McLeod, M., & Mendez, I. (2007). Benefits, risks, and ethical considerations in translation of stem cell research to clinical applications in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of medical ethics, 33, 169-173.
Rachul, C., Zarzeczny, A., Bubela, T., et al. (2010). Stem cell research in the news: more than a moral status debate. Scripted a journal of law, technology and society, 7 (2), 311.
Zarzeczny, A., & Caulfield, T. (2009). Emerging ethical, legal and social issues associated with stem cell research & and the current role of the moral status of the embryo. Stem cell reviews and reports, 5 (2), 96-101.