Pros And Cons Of Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Medical Application and Ethical Controversy

Unless the risk of Embryonic Stem Cell research is shown to outweigh the benefits, we should not restrict the use, instead we should educate the public about the benefits and real world applications. Thanks to stem cells, the human body can get a whole new skin approximately every four weeks, a new gut lining every few days and a staggering two million new red blood cells every second. Stem Cells are special cells who can rapidly divide for an indefinite period and have the potential to become any specialized cell type. Dr. Panno a professor at Simon Fraser University defined stem cells best when he said, “when placed in a culture, stem cells grow and divide”(Panno

Next progressing development cells move towards becoming multipotent which is similar to being totipotent expect its more limited. Besides, embryos stems cells can also be found in adults. Panno explains adult stem cells when he says, “all eukaryotic cells at some point in their lives possess the power of reproduction and differentiation, but those powers become a liability when cells are trying to live as a community” (Panno 2). Known as adult stem cells, these cells progress from being pluripotent to multipotent which means they develop a wider range of plasticity. Stem cell research is important because it allows scientists to learn how to use stem cells to produce cell types to cure diseases. Embryonic stem cell research should be recognized for what it truly is, a gateway to vast

For instance Andrew Pollack a reporter at the New York Times provides information about how researchers are progressively learning about the implications of stem cells. These findings are not necessarily transformational but they are pragmatically progressing. In time scientist will have learned everything about stem cells. Likewise “As many as 4,500 clinical trials involving stem cells are underway in the United States to treat patients with heart disease, blindness, Parkinson's, H.I.V., diabetes, blood cancers, and spinal cord injuries, among other conditions” (Pollack) Based on this research, Embryonic stem cell research is a medical practice that is in early development but it is progressing at an alarming rate. Similarly to other medical practices stem cell research offers both benefits as well as risks, but the risks are minimal when compared to the benefits. In Summation, there are many health benefits that arise from embryonic stem cell research, and clearly the benefits outweigh the risks. According to researchers stem cell research could potentially cure a blind man, but it's too early in development to get our hopes up. On one hand embryos are being disposed of unethically, but on the other hand new areas of medicine are being created that could eliminate all known ailments. And the decision is left up to the American people on whether