The document discusses several topics related to bioethics, including stem cell research. It explains that stem cells can repair and replace damaged cells, and have been used to treat conditions like Alzheimer's, heart disease, and spinal cord injuries. However, stem cell research is controversial as it involves the use of embryonic stem cells, which some believe requires the destruction of embryos. Religious views and the debate around what constitutes playing God with human life are also discussed.

1. And Stem Cell Research

2.  Bioethics are moral and ethical choices faced
in medical research and in the treatment of
patients. Bioethics are largely involved with
advanced technology.

3.  Bioethical topics include Cryonics, which is
when a person is frozen in hopes of being
revived and cured from an illness or to simply
be brought back to life.

4.  Surgery that is not medically necessary is also
a bioethical topic.
 This is done in the form of Rhinoplasty (nose
jobs), Breast enhancement, and Liposuction
to name a few.

5.  Another bioethical topic is Stem Cell
Research.
 But just what are Stem Cells all about?

6.  Stem Cells are naturally occurring in the
human body.
 They repair and revive other cells to replace
dead tissue, and can divide to take the place
of cells that have specific functions.

7.  Stem Cells can be used to repair a multitude
of problems and have been used by scientists
to help with the effects of:
 Alzheimer's
 Heart Disease
 Spinal Cord Injuries

8.  Scientists believe that Stem Cells can be used
to effectively treat:
 Birth Defects
 And may even be used to defeat Cancer.

9.  Stem cell research can be done with adult
stem cells, however embryonic stem cells
have proven to be more effective.
 Some claim that destruction of the embryo is
the only way to obtain these stem cells, but
there are others who
 dispute this claim.

10.  Religious beliefs have also come into play
with the debate over Stem Cell Research.
 Some believe it is playing God.

11.  As of today the debate over Stem Cell
Research goes on. With another upcoming
Presidential Election in 2012, who knows
what the future will bring.

12.  What are some other bioethical topics ?
 If faced with a bioethical issue in the workplace that you had
strong feelings about, what would you do?
 Is there anything you would add to this PowerPoint about
bioethics or bioethical topics?
 How do you feel about stem cell research?
 Would you work for a lab or a medical institution participating
in stem cell research? Why or why not.

13.  Embryonic Stem Cell Research.org. Embryonic Stem Cell Research-
Pros and Cons. Apr. 20, 2010. Web. Nov. 11, 2011.
http://www.embryonicstemcellresearch.org/embryonic-stem-cell-
research-pros-and-cons.html
 Moisse, Katie. “Stem Cells : New Hope For Heart Failure Patients”.
ABC News. Nov. 11, 2011. Web. Nov. 12, 2011.
http://News.yahoo.com/Ste-cells-hope-heart-failure-patient
 Stem Cell Information. The National Institutes of Health And Human
Resources For Stem Cell Research. May 5, 2011. Web. Nov. 14,
2011. http://Stemcells.nih.gov/info/ethics.asp