“This field [stem cell research] isn't growing, it's exploding” (Barth Green). In 1998, researchers found the very first human embryonic stem line. The first human trial for an embryonic stem cell intervention occurred in 2009. A poll was taken by adults in January 2015 to see the percentage of adults for or against stem cell research. 29% strongly favored it, 28% somewhat favored it, 20% were not sure, 12% somewhat opposed, and 11% strongly opposed. Stem cell research is a positive thing for today’s world because they have helped out so much with cancer treatments and with more research, maybe they could help be a cure for cancer. There are disadvantages to using stem cells, however they will open the door to many new medical treatments …show more content…
Embryonic stem cell research involves ethical problems that need legislature control. A new cancer theory is that tumor stem cells might be damaged versions of the potentially life-saving adult stem cells. The availability of stem cells is difficult because adult stem cells can be isolated from the body. Since embryonic stem cells are different from our body's cells, a normal human immune system will most likely attack these new, different cells. There are also many controversies over stem cell therapies and whether or not they should be allowed because many people think the therapies are unfit for human …show more content…
Embryonic and adult cells can be damaging or consequential and can hurt the embryo. Embryonic stem cells can even cause rejection. Since embryonic stem cells are taken from the embryo, a rejection might occur when placed in the body. Adult stem cells are multipotent, which means they can only make cells of that type and can not form into a different kind of cell. There's also a lot of uncertainty with stem cells because scientists find short-term facts factual but they are not sure about the long-term.Short-term facts are pretty factual, but scientists still don't know if the long term effects are