Question 1

do you support stem cell research?

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Wrong Forum: I am sorry, but our private musings about science are not in any way the purpose of Health Tap.  We are here to teach, and help patients with real medical problems.  Politics are not on our agenda here.  Perhaps you can find a different forum to debate or discuss the politically sensitive topics.

Question 2

what stem cells are used for in research?

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Stem cell use: Stem cells can be used for a variety of testing, but one of the most important is understanding what extracellular signals induce the stem cells to differentiate into a particular cell type.

Question 3

what is stem cell used for now that research is ok?

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Current stemcell use: If i understand your question correctly, as to the current use of stem cells, clinically they are primarily used in aesthetic procedures like stem cell augmented fat transfers, and also in treating orthopedic conditions, such non-union of bone and arthritis.

Question 4

is there anything new in stem cell research in singapore?

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Yes, many places: Stem cell research, particularly in adult derived cells (like from fat or bone marrow) are rapidly changing the approach to wound healing, homeostasis, tissue regeneration and graft (organ) rejection.  Singapore is not the major source of laboratory or clinical application, but does contribute.

Question 5

is there an increase in stem cell research worldwide now?

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Major Expansion: Uses of adult derived stem cells have exploded in the that 5 years, with advances in orthopedic medicine, wound healing, anti-grafting (organ) rejection, structural fat grafting, etc. Particularly from fat origin (has the largest number of mesenchymal stem cells of any tissue in the body).  Outside us having less regulatory controls makes research easier to complete.

Question 6

do the benefits of stem cell research outweigh the moral issues?

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Absolutely, yes: The moral issues are a matter of opinion. Stem cell research offers medical hope to thousands of sick people who need a new organ but can not get it due to shortage of donors. Morality is more relevant to help these folks than worrying about a stem cell in the dish which technically speaking has no 'life'.

Question 7

why might some people be opposed to using stem cells for research?

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Luddites: Different people have different philosophies and some are opposed to progress.
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Question 8

what are the usual arguments about stem cell research for and against?

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Controversy stemcell: Proponents say the research has the potential to cure serious diseases, while critics believe harvesting and studying embryonic stem cells is immoral and use of adult stem cells should be restricted because of insufficient data.

Question 9

how were stem cells discovered?
what are current research being done on stem cells?

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Much research now...: Researchers hope they can train stem cells into becoming specialized cells to be used to regenerate and repair diseased tissues in people. People who might benefit from stem cell therapies include those with spinal cord injuries, type 1 diabetes, parkinson's disease, alzheimer's disease, heart disease, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, etc...

Question 10

please tell me if there are any articles/documents from the vatican council ii about stem cell research?

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No: The council was held before the era of biotechnology. Work with stem cells not from fetuses aren't a problem for anybody that I know of. Fetal tissue may still hold promise in transplants for a few brain diseases -- religionists have forced bans on this research in the past. With autologous stem cells coming into use, it'll be moot.

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