Fetal Tissue Transplants are Unethical The transplantation of human fetal neural tissue into the brains of humans suffering from progressive neurodegenerative disorders is one of the hottest arguments currently being debated. Fetal neural tissue is being used as a possible treatment for some diseases. The treatment and possible cure for many of these diseases falls upon the successful transplantation of fetal neural tissue from the brain, spinal chord and peripheral nervous system. Some of the possible beneficiaries of these transplants would be those with Parkinson's disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder of the nervous system. Fetal tissue transplantation involves injecting fetal tissue obtained through electively aborted fetuses into another human being. Because fetal tissue deemed most appropriate and acceptable for transplantation is primarily obtained from elective abortion procedures, many concerns have arisen in the public, political, and scientific communities. It is because of their unique characteristics that fetal cells are far more ideal for use in tissue transplantation than tissue derived from an adult donor. Fetal tissue grows much faster than tissue obtained from an adult donor, a few fetal cells from a donor have the potential of replacing a large number of host cells. Fetal tissue transplantation is a relatively new procedure that has a rather large history behind it. The first attempts to transplant human fetal tissue into patients took place in the 1920's. The first major success using fetal tissue to treat a medical condition was in the 1950's when a vaccine for polio was developed. There was relatively little public concern about the use of fetal tissue unti... ... middle of paper ... ...h for this study should be banned along with any attempts to sell ones fetal tissues to an undercover market. In conclusion, although fetal tissue transplants may deem to be a very helpful procedure in the treatment for many diseases it should be outlawed and banned. I say this because in order for one life to survive a new life must be taken away. Not only does this serve as a problem, but if this procedure is accepted it will lead the society to believe that this procedure is encouraged when it really is not. Also, if the procedure is accepted by society it would lead to an eventual black market of tissues and organs that could only increase the rate of abortion. These possible problems all have the snowball affect on one another. In order to play the matter safely where no harm is to be done would be to outlaw fetal tissue transplantation.
Related to Fetal Tissue Research The use of fetal tissue in biomedical research has been a hot topic for debate in social and political forums ever sense the landmark decision in the 1973 case of Roe vs. Wade (Beller & Weir 182). The decision of the Supreme Court to give women the right to abort a fetus without having a medical reason for doing so, sparked controversy which has affected any medical procedure or research dealing with fetuses (Bellar &Weir 182). Supporters of fetal tissue research
paper ... ...cerns and issues due to its delicate nature with stem cells and developing human embryos. Stem cells do have the potential to become a full, living human being worthy of dignity and respect. Cloning should not only be used simply for transplants and organs. Farmer’s novel The House of the Scorpion introduces the idea of a society filled with clones and individuals stripped away of their thinking abilities and simply turned into robots. Landau explains in her article, “Cloning Used to Make
I think designer babies should not be allowed because it is risky and unfair to the child and to others. People could argue that designer babies can help save the lives of others but they can also be used to create the perfect baby in terms of appearance and knowledge. The method used to create these designer babies is not yet 100% safe. There are certain things that can go wrong that can permanently hurt or even terminate the embryo. Because the technology used to create designer babies is so recent
I my crucial analysis of the subject seems to bring the farthest advances and potential. Cloning can be helpful to those who. “The hope is that cells can be generated to cure these types of diseases where one cell has gone wrong. The growth and transplant of new nerve cells would help with Parkinson’s, the growth cells to produce more insulin for diabetics, and new heart muscle for those suffering from heart disease.” –MCB181 Honors Biology Group 1. Taking the risk of this cloning procedure cannot
“Through the isolation and manipulation of cells, scientists are finding ways to identify young, regenerating ones that can be used to replace damaged of dead cells in diseased organs. This therapy is similar to the process of organ transplant, only the treatment consists of the transplantation of cells rather than organs. The cells that have shown by far the most promise of supplying diseased organs with healthy cells are called stem cells.” (Chapter Preface) I. Embryonic stem cells research has
many groups have used a broader definition of cloning. They include the production of tissues and organs through growing cells or tissues in cultures along with the actual producing of embryos to be born. This is done with the use of stem cells. When an egg is fertilized and begins to divide, the cells are all alike. As the cells divide, certain cells differentiate and become the stem cells that produce certain tissue and then organs. Research in this very active. There is still much for scientists to
offenses" (Mohr p. VII). Societal Changes from the Early 1800s to the Mid 1800s During the early 1800s, abortion at the beginning of a pregnancy was neither immoral nor criminal. Common law held that before 'quickening,' the first perception of fetal movement by the mother, usually during the second trimester, the fetus was not alive or independent. After quickening abortion was a criminal offense, because the fetus had demonstrated the beginnings of independent life (Mohr p. 1). Since the point
subjects include combinatorial chemistry, bioinformatics, biochips, proteomics and high-throughput screening. However on of the most looked at, compelling and c... ... middle of paper ... ...se scientists have developed and have planned to insert (transplant) animal organs into people with health deficiencies or other medical problems. From an ethical and moral standpoint, we must consider the risks involved for human cloning17. Cloning remains one of the most discussed about and controversial technologies