Question of Legalization of Stem Cell Research

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China ECOSOC will be making a resolution on the legalization of stem cell research, the reason for this choice, is because we feel that China can work by the USA's side to make something work, and we will prove this with our resolution, The Chinese delegation would like all of the countries to come prepared for a fruitfull debate, and hopes that all nations will come to realize that China is not only a nation that can cause problems, but also is able to resolve some,

Thank You chair,
for being able to prepare this 'Caucus' for us, and We hope to have a positive and productive debate.

Brazil ECOSOC will be making a resolution supporting the legalization of the stem cell research because we believe that people with impairmets have the right to cherish the hope that they may be cured. We also believe that since there is no harm being done to the embrions, since in order for them to be used in the research they have to be frozen for more than three years and have the parents agreement, there is no reason not to do the researchers becuse if the embrions are not used for researches they are going to be discarded.

Brazil ECOSOC looks forward to a very valuable and profitable debate,
Thank you.

The Japan(ECOSOC) delegation will present a resolution concerning the Legalization of Stem Cell Research.
The reason of this choice is by Japan believing it can solve this question once and for all with the use of a new research, that can be able to have the same health care effects as the embryonic stem cells, and to not spoil the ''the sanctity of life''.

The Japanese delegation sees the research on embryonic stem cells unviable, due to ethical reasons, and therefore, comes up with a new possible research, in order to accomplish what the embryonic stem cell research isn’t able to do.

The Senegalese delegation is very curious as to Japan's alternative form of stem cell research. Would the delegate care to share a bit more information about his resolution to this question?

Senegal, despite supporting this huge medical advancement, also recognizes the extreme ethical implications caused by embryonic stem cell research, and is thus very interested in the possibility of an alternative method which does not violate the sanctity of life, as the Japanese delegate stated.

The delegate of Peru would like to reiterate the curiosity shown towards this "new research". What is it based on?? Are there any references or sources which may corroborate this "alternative form"??

Peru prioritizes the sancity of life, it being a very sensitive issue in a time where there is a fine line between ethics and progress. Thus, the Japanese alternative seems a good deal if only the delegate had some clearance on it. In any case, there is still non-embryonic stem cell research, an ethical solution that does not violate the sanctity of life.

The delegation of Japan would like to, first of, express its appreciation to the delegates of Senegal and Peru, by demonstrating their interest and will to collaborate on achieving effective solutions on the issue.

After doing many research concerned on the embryonic stem cells, the Japanese delegation brought up the conclusion that the use of embrions to provide stem cells has been proved unviable, due to ethical issues. The delegation of Japan believes that countries, that are extremely religious, and that prioritize the sanctity of life won't be willing to cooperate with the embryonic stem cell research and therefore the Japanese delegation proposes the use of a alternative research, the acquiring of stem cells from ''Wisdom Teeth''.

Which is:

Japanese scientists have been able to succesfully create stem cells from ''Wisdom Teeth'' . Researchers identified a form of stem cell in the wisdom teeth which has the capability to develop and be grown successfully into other forms of cell outside the body. Thus, creating an alternative source for pluripotent cells found in the embryonic stem cells which are able to develop into many different types of cells or tissues in the body. With the ''Wisdom Teeth'' stem cell research we can avoid the ethical issues of stem cells since wisdom teeth are most likely to be thrown away.

As the delegate of Peru resquested: Here is a source:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119089.php

The Delegation of Japan

Thanks for clarifying your position, Japanese delegate. The idea of wisdom teeth being used as a stem cell source is a curious innovation, yet still the Peruvian delegate would like to state its support towards this initiative.

Furthermore, the delegate would just like to assist the Japanese delegate on his sources. Pluripotent stem cells are really the underlying concept behind these wisdom teeth, and it wouldn't hurt if the delegates took a look at it. They're quite interesting, as they can be created from any somatic cell (basically those which are NOT, NOT, and again, NOT ova or sperm cells. Yes, it's that good.)

http://www.lifenews.com/bio2769.html