The Dangers Of Cloning And The Promise Of Regenerative Medicine
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The Dangers Of Cloning And The Promise Of Regenerative Medicine
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Dangers Of Cloning And The Promise Of Regenerative Medicine written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Human cloning categories.
Promoting Ethical Regenerative Medicine Research And Prohibiting Immoral Human Reproductive Cloning
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Promoting Ethical Regenerative Medicine Research And Prohibiting Immoral Human Reproductive Cloning written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Human cloning categories.
The Dangers Of Cloning And The Promise Of Regenerative Medicine
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Dangers Of Cloning And The Promise Of Regenerative Medicine written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Human cloning categories.
Regenerative Medicine And Human Genetic Modification
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Author : Ed Gaskin
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-10-16
Regenerative Medicine And Human Genetic Modification written by Ed Gaskin and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-16 with Science categories.
“First Genetically Modified Babies Born,” read the news headline. While not technically examples of genetically modified humans, the fact is when the babies were genetically fingerprinted they had the genes from two mothers and one father, which would alarm most people. One of the scientists involved said this is child's play, a mere “tweaking” of the reproductive process. Imagine before you Tinker Toys or Legos of all different sizes, shapes and colors. Imagine those pieces are actually genes from insects, plants, animals and people that can be used interchangeably to provide humans characteristics only comic book superheroes possess. Scientists have already taken the gene that provides the jellyfish its green color and inserted it into the DNA of a white rabbit to create a "green rabbit." Scientists have taken the genes that enable spiders to make webbing and combined them with a goat's DNA as a way for the goat to make "spider silk”, a strong new fiber. We can do similar things with human DNA. Genomics provides us the equivalent of the "Application Program Interface” (API) for each human. Genomics, genetic engineering, embryonic stem cells, and nuclear transfer (cloning) independently have great promise and peril for us. There are numerous similarities between computer programing and “genetic programing” or genetic modification. Instead of programing with zero's and one's, we use C, T, A, G. We can reprogram DNA, cells and genes. The excitement with these new technologies is we can more effectively treat chronic diseases such as Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, age-related macular degeneration, and atherosclerosis, which accounts for over 75% of medical costs. There are over 3,000 genetic diseases such as sickle cell anemia we could treat. We could treat infectious diseases such as HIV by developing an HIV resistant immune system. However, there are also dangers. The same way computers and software can be hacked, genetic structures can be hacked. Genetic “doping” is possible. Because of the similarity between digital and genetic technologies, much of what we learned in the digital revolution can be transferred to the application of genetic modification and regenerative medicine. This similarity and the potential applications have not escaped the attention of companies such as Google who have announced major investments in these areas and are prepared to spend in the hundreds of millions for research. As a result of these powerful technologies we are on the brink of a genetic revolution similar in size and scope to the digital revolution (think biological versions of Google, Amazon, and Apple, but without any rules or guidelines). Because of the similarity, this revolution will occur faster, as many of the lessons learned in the digital revolution will be applied to the genetic revolution, and there is an abundance of venture capital looking for these types of game changing, disruptive technologies.Developing new genetic applications might be similar to developing cell phone apps sold at the iTunes store. These new technologies are patentable and potentially worth billions of dollars. We should not trust industry to do the right thing. There is a need to have as much discussion on the genetic modification of humans as we do on the GMO labeling of food. Currently we lack a national discussion, legislation or regulatory guidance on these controversial topics. We have not had a national discussion on bioethics since we debated the use of embryonic stem cells and cloning, over a decade ago. This book reviews the religious and scientific arguments, and refines the work of Norman Ford who was writing in the context of reproductive technologies, not the debates concerning embryonic stem cells and therapeutic cloning, and looks at where we are headed, with a focus on Dr. Michael West, a thought leader in this area.
Scientific And Medical Aspects Of Human Reproductive Cloning
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2002-06-17
Scientific And Medical Aspects Of Human Reproductive Cloning written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-17 with Science categories.
Human reproductive cloning is an assisted reproductive technology that would be carried out with the goal of creating a newborn genetically identical to another human being. It is currently the subject of much debate around the world, involving a variety of ethical, religious, societal, scientific, and medical issues. Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning considers the scientific and medical sides of this issue, plus ethical issues that pertain to human-subjects research. Based on experience with reproductive cloning in animals, the report concludes that human reproductive cloning would be dangerous for the woman, fetus, and newborn, and is likely to fail. The study panel did not address the issue of whether human reproductive cloning, even if it were found to be medically safe, would beâ€"or would not beâ€"acceptable to individuals or society.
Principles Of Regenerative Medicine
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Author : Anthony Atala
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2010-12-16
Principles Of Regenerative Medicine written by Anthony Atala and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-16 with Science categories.
Virtually any disease that results from malfunctioning, damaged, or failing tissues may be potentially cured through regenerative medicine therapies, by either regenerating the damaged tissues in vivo, or by growing the tissues and organs in vitro and implanting them into the patient. Principles of Regenerative Medicine discusses the latest advances in technology and medicine for replacing tissues and organs damaged by disease and of developing therapies for previously untreatable conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, and renal failure. Key for all researchers and instituions in Stem Cell Biology, Bioengineering, and Developmental Biology The first of its kind to offer an advanced understanding of the latest technologies in regenerative medicine New discoveries from leading researchers on restoration of diseased tissues and organs
The Art And Politics Of Science
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Author : Harold Varmus
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2010-05-24
The Art And Politics Of Science written by Harold Varmus and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-24 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A Nobel Prize–winning cancer biologist, leader of major scientific institutions, and scientific adviser to President Obama reflects on his remarkable career. A PhD candidate in English literature at Harvard University, Harold Varmus discovered he was drawn instead to medicine and eventually found himself at the forefront of cancer research at the University of California, San Francisco. In this “timely memoir of a remarkable career” (American Scientist), Varmus considers a life’s work that thus far includes not only the groundbreaking research that won him a Nobel Prize but also six years as the director of the National Institutes of Health; his current position as the president of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; and his important, continuing work as scientific adviser to President Obama. From this truly unique perspective, Varmus shares his experiences from the trenches of politicized battlegrounds ranging from budget fights to stem cell research, global health to science publishing.
Stem Cells And The Future Of Regenerative Medicine
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2002-01-25
Stem Cells And The Future Of Regenerative Medicine written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-25 with Science categories.
Recent scientific breakthroughs, celebrity patient advocates, and conflicting religious beliefs have come together to bring the state of stem cell researchâ€"specifically embryonic stem cell researchâ€"into the political crosshairs. President Bush's watershed policy statement allows federal funding for embryonic stem cell research but only on a limited number of stem cell lines. Millions of Americans could be affected by the continuing political debate among policymakers and the public. Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine provides a deeper exploration of the biological, ethical, and funding questions prompted by the therapeutic potential of undifferentiated human cells. In terms accessible to lay readers, the book summarizes what we know about adult and embryonic stem cells and discusses how to go about the transition from mouse studies to research that has therapeutic implications for people. Perhaps most important, Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine also provides an overview of the moral and ethical problems that arise from the use of embryonic stem cells. This timely book compares the impact of public and private research funding and discusses approaches to appropriate research oversight. Based on the insights of leading scientists, ethicists, and other authorities, the book offers authoritative recommendations regarding the use of existing stem cell lines versus new lines in research, the important role of the federal government in this field of research, and other fundamental issues.
Cloning
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Author : Stephen D. Fairbanks
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2004
Cloning written by Stephen D. Fairbanks and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Science categories.
The terms 'recombinant DNA technology', 'DNA cloning', 'molecular cloning' or 'gene cloning' all refer to the same process: the transfer of a DNA fragment of interest from one organism to a self-replicating genetic element such as a bacterial plasmid. The DNA of interest can then be propagated in a foreign host cell. This technology has been around since the 1970s, and it has become a common practice in molecular biology labs today. Reproductive cloning is a technology used to generate an animal that has the same nuclear DNA as another currently or previously existing animal. Dolly was created by reproductive cloning technology. In a process called 'somatic cell nuclear transfer' (SCNT), scientists transfer genetic material from the nucleus of a donor adult cell to an egg whose nucleus, and thus its genetic material, has been removed. The reconstructed egg containing the DNA from a donor cell must be treated with chemicals or electric current in order to stimulate cell division. Once the cloned embryo reaches a suitable stage, it is transferred to the uterus of a female host where it continues to develop until birth. Therapeutic cloning, also called "embryo cloning," is the production of human embryos for use in research. The goal of this process is not to create cloned human beings, but rather to harvest stem cells that can be used to study human development and to treat disease. Stem cells are important to biomedical researchers because they can be used to generate virtually any type of specialised cell in the human body. This new book presents an up-to-date Chronology of Cloning along with current and selected abstracts dealing with cloning as well as a guide to books on the topic. Access to the abstract and books sections is provided by title, subject and author indexes.
Legislative Calendar One Hundred Seventh Congress
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Legislative Calendar One Hundred Seventh Congress written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Legislative calendars categories.