Stem CellsRyan DeBlasio

What is a Stem Cell? Adult and Embryotic Totipotent Pluripotent Multipotent

Who supports? Most scientists US government (with exceptions) Citizens globally Judaism, Islamic, mainline Protestant

Reasons to Support Cure injuries (paralyzed) Cure diseases (diabetes, Parkinson’s) Test experimental drugs/ treatment Prevent birth defects Create body parts for transplant

Who disagrees? Roman Catholic Church Christianity

Reasons to Disagree Killing embryos Cloning

Stats

Texas Stem Cell Decision New laws and regulations Can use experimental procedures

without formal approval from FDA Doctors don’t have to prove efficiency Cost tens of thousands of dollars

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Sardinia, Lisa M. "Stem Cells." Science and Scientists. Vol. 3. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 2006. 950-955. Magill's Choice.Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 26 Mar. 2014."Stem Cells." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.

Young, Robert O. "The FDA Should Not Regulate Stem Cell Products." Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells. Ed. Susan C. Hunnicutt. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Rpt. from "FDA's New Claim: 'Your Body Is a Drug—and We Have the Authority to Regulate It!'." Articles of Health 31 Jan. 2012. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 20 Mar. 2014.