Biotechnology | “Human DNA Can Be Successfully Altered Through the Use of Biotechnology” | Travis Simpson The Rise of Modern Science, 110 | Life is a funny thing. There are tons of diseases that are killing people each day. Some people do manage to survive with the help of painful treatments, but I am sure they wish that the treatments could be easier, work faster, and more effectively. Others want to reverse or stop the aging process all together. They look in the mirror and see the wrinkles and age lines appearing on their once young faces.
The article explains that this new facelift technique harvests stem cells from a patient's fat and injects them into the face. A minimally invasive procedure that is conducted on an outpatient basis, this particular technique may hold a great deal of promise for individuals who want a fresher, younger appearance but do not want to go under the knife; however, Katie Becker, who is the beauty editor at W Magazine, explains that there is limited understanding of the long-term effects of this procedure. "From my understanding, we have at least 10 more years just to see how this is playing out in patients, to get a better understanding," Becker states. "Botox wears off after a number of months, where what's happening with these stem cell procedures is truly a permanent cosmetic treatment."
Abstract The ability to use embryonic stem cells in research leads to major medical breakthroughs; the use of stem cells should be permitted and supported. Stem cells have the ability to acquire cures for diseases such as: Multiple Sclerosis, HIV, Alzheimer's, Cancer, and vast amounts of other diseases. Ethical and Religious beliefs influence peoples outlook on embryonic stem cells which can give embryonic stem cells a bad image. But, the truth is, embryonic stem cells give hope to many people suffering from diseases that, at this point in time, have no cure. "In the end, it's possible that human beings may die so that embryos will live.
Gene therapy - One of the most promising treatments on the horizon for ALD is gene therapy - This involves temporarily removing the appropriate cells from the person with ALD, inserting the corrected genetic sequence with the appropriate blueprints into these cells and putting them back into the patient. The repaired cells will then produce the protein that had been missing or defective prior to treatment, and the disease process will halt or moderately reverse. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy - Scientists at St. Jude’s Hospital, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Tulane University School of Medicine, and leading institutions in Germany are also studying the use of mesenchymal stem cells in treating ALD. These cells are multipotent precursor cells that can differentiate into many different types of cells. Cultured from adults’ bone marrow, they may have promise in treating ALD when delivered directly into the blood and brains of people with the
The 63rd anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s death was an important day. Scientists may have found a way to prevent or treat Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Researchers have been studying gene silencing. It would stop the killer genes from reproducing. This is an important discovery because it could not only help with this disease but many others as
Cystic Fibrosis Heather Province Southwest Florida College Anatomy & Physiology August 30, 2012 Margaret Forget Cystic Fibrosis What is Cystic Fibrosis and what it means to me personally? This disease is a lethal genetic disease that’s common in the white population. Many patients with this disease live till 37 years old due to better treatment to improve their survival rate. “Average Life Expectancy in Cystic Fibrosis Better Treatment=Improved Survival” (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation). Throughout my research I will explain treatments, therapy options, and prescription drugs offered to patients with this disease.
SCIENCE The timeline on page 10 offers an overview of scientific concerns in the 20th century and some exercises of comparison with Frankenstein. Robotics Consider also these recent articles about science in our present world and answer the questions that follow: EXTRACT ONE Richard Watson in Future Files states: The more technology becomes embedded in our lives the more we will run away from it By the year 2050 there will be two highly intelligent species on earth: genetically pure humans and technologically aided hybrid humans (naturals versus enhanced). Your toothbrush will be able to analyse your breath detect a disease and alert a doctor. We will move a cursor across a screen with our thoughts and exchange messages telepathically. Are we making history in the making?
Current Events Articles Newspaper Article: Alzheimer's breakthrough hailed as 'turning point' Professor Giovanna Mallucci says the hope is to arrest the process of brain cell death Continue reading the main story Related Stories Alzheimer's breakthrough: Cure or hype? Stopping brain death breakthrough Alzheimer's brain scan advances The discovery of the first chemical to prevent the death of brain tissue in a neurodegenerative disease has been hailed as the "turning point" in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. More work is needed to develop a drug that could be taken by patients. But scientists say a resulting medicine could treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and other diseases. In tests on mice, the Medical Research
Stem Cell Research Litigation The debate over stem cell research, and whether or not it should be made legal, is very complicated and long-standing. Stem cell research involves investigating whether or not embryonic stem cells can be used to potentially cure a number of diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and many others. The theory is that, since stem cells are able to differentiate into any other cell in the body, that they can be used to create healthy cells where once there were cancer cells, thus treating the disease. Stem cells have already been used to repair disease-ridden tissue successfully in patients (Neel & Silberner, 2011). However, there are many who oppose the use of embryonic stem cells in research, particularly among the pro-life community.
What about people with disabilities? Who will decide for them? Medical professionals of course agree that the disabled would be exempt. You have to be of sound mind to even consider euthanasia. Professor Suzanne McDermott of USC School of Medicine, Columbia, SC, stated, there will be many states in the next decade that introduce or consider the introduction of laws to legalize assisted suicide.