What is a stem cell? According to the American Medical Association, a stem cell is “an immature cell that has the potential to become specialized into different types of cells throughout the body.” (American Medical Association, Basics of Stem Cell Research). There are two basic types of stem cells: adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells are cells that already exist in developed tissue while embryonic stem cells are produced when a fertilized egg begins to divide. There have been debates in regards to using stem cells for research and both sides have equally valid arguments. However, stem cell research will bring more good than harm. Several studies have been conducted that show how stem cells may be used to prevent or cure diseases and injuries. The American Medical Association states that stem cells have the potential to cure and prevent diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, type 1 diabetes, heart disease, spinal cord injuries, Duchene’s disease, and many more. In addition to diseases, stem cells can be used to treat strokes, burns, vision, as well as help diminish hearing loss. (American Medical Association, Basics of Stem Cell Research). After evaluation the positive and negative …show more content…
According to an article by Jason Ladock stem cell therapy offers a lot of benefits with regenerative medicine and cloning, it can treat a number of conditions such as Parkinson disease, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s disease and many others, and it helps researchers know about the growth of human cells (Ladock, Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Therapy). Not only is stem cell therapy beneficial now but it will only continue to become more beneficial. “In the future, the stem cell research can allow scientists to test a number of potential medicines and drugs without carrying out any test on animals and humans. The drug can be tested on a population of cells directly” (Ladock, Pros and Cons of Stem Cell