The Ethics Of Medical And Biological Fields - 3307 Words

In this current day and age, science and technology are moving forward at a rapid pace. This can lead to great strides and benefits in the medical and biological fields but also gives rise to ethical and moral questioning. Scientist worry that their research will be stifled by new laws and restrictions, while society fears that these researchers will take advantage of them if not regulated properly. This is clearly seen in the debate over stem cell research and synthetic biology, like genetically modified organisms, on whether such topics are ethical or non ethical. The right education is needed in order to fully understand both sides of these issues and to debate what is ethical and what is not. This research paper will go into†¦show more content†¦(Stem Cell/Bone Marrow) Also, there are a few different types of stem cells that are important to know, such as adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are gathered when a scientist removes the inne r cell mass of some blastocysts and cultures them in nutrient-rich liquid. (Understanding Stem Cells) These will then develop into the stem cells needed for research and end up being more flexible than adult stem cells since they can form any type of cell in the body. The adult stem cells are harder to find because they are found deep in organs with millions of other cells around them. (Understanding Stem Cells) These cells are already somewhat specialized. â€Å"For example, blood stem cells normally only give rise to the many types of blood cells.† (Understanding Stem Cells) These stem cells and embryonic stem cells are used to regenerate a few types of tissues to help treat diseases and to carry out blood and skin transplants. In order to understand genetically modified organisms, one must understand the nature of synthetic biology. Synthetic biology relies on synthesized DNA to be used in order to create new biochemical systems or to enhance a characteristic of a sp ecific organism. â€Å"Whereas standard biology treats the structure and chemistry of living things as natural phenomena to be