Legislative committees with jurisdiction are the House of Representatives,and the Senate, Senate Appropriations Committee 2. National Bioethics Advisory Commission, as requested by President Clinton to investigate reports that human embryonic stem cells were transferred to a cow oocyte that had be enucleated which had successfully produced embryonic stem cells. The NBAC was charged with investigating the medical and ethical issues associated with human embryonic stem cell research. The application of stem cell research would be of great benefit to individuals suffering with polycystic kidney disease. The prospect of utilizing these cells in the creation of functioning kidney tissue would aid in the treatment of the disease.
Stem cells can develop into any organ of tissue in the body.
Because human embryonic stem cells proliferate endlessly, the opportunity to create kidneys for transplantation purposes is a reality. The issue of human cloning is not an issue since these cells cannot develop into a human being. Additionally, stem cell research shows great strides in developing a cure for diabetes and toward treatment of complications associated with the disease. Though opposition has been voiced from various sectors, the government realizes the potential benefits and advances that can be obtained from this research. Though the research is still in its infancy, the benefits and possibilities are endless in the treatment of individuals with polycystic kidney disease.