Research involving embryonic stem cells is now one of the biggest projects in the world of modern

“Embryonic stem cell research will prolong life, improve life, and give hope for life to millions of people,” said politician Jim Ramstad. This is a very powerful statement, and a very accurate statement. The solution to curing many diseases is just around the corner because of the advancements in embryonic stem cell research. The much needed support of society can speed up the progression of this research so lives can start to be saved. Embryonic stem cell research should be pursued because it has the potential to help or even cure many diseases, shows more promise than adult stem cells, and is morally ethical.

Those in support of embryonic stem cell research claim that the week-old blastocysts from which embryonic stem cells are derived are merely a cluster of cells and thus do not constitute a human being. Because these cells are “not human,” the embryos should not be afforded the same human rights as are granted to other more advanced stages of cell growth. Many liberals and conservatives alike argue that the potential benefits far outweigh the moral concerns, and for this reason, embryonic stem cell research should be pursued. President Obama issued an executive order revoking President Bush’s previous order that limited funding of research involving human embryonic stem cells for its violation of human rights:

First of all an understanding of what a stem cell is, where it comes from, and the significance of it's medical potential is essential. Stem cells are the "master cells" that form the human body or whatever other animal it is from. Stem cells can be extracted from adult tissues, bone marrow, umbilical cord blood ( ), and embryos in the blastocyst stage. Although scientists have found ways to manipulate the stem cells from adult sources into other types of cells, they claim that they are less capable of deriving the desired tissue and are not "biologically equivalent" ( ) to stem cells extracted from embryos.

During long years, governments of developed countries weren’t certain of what to do about this subject. They took different positions depending on the techniques that were used: if the embryo was an extra IVF embryo or if it was created on that purpose; and on the consequences the researches would have on him. Today, according to www.bionetonline.org , most of European countries such as France, Germany or Spain do not allow embryonic stem cell researches. In United States, during Bush’s administration, during 8 years, federal funding were not given for embryonic stem cells researches. Indeed, in a letter to the House Members, NIH Director Zerhouni said: “the president’s position is still predicated on his belief that taxpayer funds should not sanction or encourage further destruction of human embryos that have at least the potential for life”. Now, according to an article in About.com: U.S Liberal Politics titled: Pros& Cons of Embryonic Stem Cell Research“ President Obama have lifted the federal funding ban for embryonic stem cell research”. But still, laws are very clear, and even if using embryonic cells is allowed, credible sources such as Wikipedia declare that ”the creation of a human embryo

Amniotic stem cells are found in the amniotic fluid around a child just before it is born (Mayo Clinic Staff). Amniotic stem cells are primarily used for organ regenerations because there is a very rare chance that they will cause an immune system attack. Embryonic stem cells make up an entire embryo as it is developing. Embryonic stem cells, also known as blastocysts, start forming into vital organs, such as the heart and lungs, before the embryo is even a week old ("Stem Cell Information"). Adult stem cells, called somatic stem cells, are found in anyone who is no longer a fetus. They could be found in children and fully grown adults. Adult stem cells, however, are limited to what they can produce. They can only maintain and repair the tissue they are For example, the stem cells in adults can only be found in bone marrow, blood cells and fat cells (Mayo Clinic Staff). Adult stem cells still have the potential to be useful for society. Researchers are trying to alter the genes inside of an adult stem cell to make it more adaptable like an embryonic cell ("Stem cells: What they are and what they do"). These stem cells are called induced pluripotent cells and they cannot be used for curing any diseases because when you change the genetic makeup of something, you cannot always get the predicted outcome, so further research must be

Embryonic stem cell research is the study of stem cells derived from the undifferentiated inner mass cells of a human embryo. For many years now, the ethics of embryonic stem cell research has been argued. A recent advance in this line of research is the ability to clone the embryonic stem cells, which allows for researchers to create a completely compatible embryonic stem cell to the individual’s tissue type. Though this new science may be very beneficial, not everyone can agree on the ethics of it. While the National Bioethics Advisory Commission approves of stem cell research via in vitro fertilization, they are strongly opposed of the cloning of embryos, which is expressed in Volume I Report and Recommendations of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission, “Issues in Human Stem Cell Research". On the other hand, Dr. Katrien Devolder, the writer of the article, “Creating and sacrificing embryos for stem cells” is devout to the advocacy of embryonic stem cell research which includes the use and derivation of stem cells from spare in vitro fertilization embryos as well as the creation of embryos for these purposes. Embryonic stem cell research has accomplished so much for for medicine, it would be a shame to not continue it because of opposing views that could easily come to a mutual consensus.

A Stem Cell is a similar cell to a multicellular organism. That organism has the ability make an infinite amount of the same type cells.

Human embryo’s and stem cell research has always been a controversial issue throughout society. Some believe that stem cell research promises future cures for many incurable diseases, whereas others believe that it is immortal to produce human embryo’s that are ultimately going to be thrown away and used as biological material. The nature of the embryonic stem cell debate is whether or not humanity should proceed with destroying human embryos for reasons such as learning about human development, discovering medical treatments, and testing drugs for pharmaceutical companies. Embryonic stem cell research poses two moral problems including the duty to prevent or eliminate suffering, and the duty to respect the value of human life. This essay will show the Natural Law’s views on this topic as well as the opposing views of Utilitarianism.

The liver is known in the medical community as a miracle organ because is it the only known organ in the human body that can regenerate itself if half of it is cut out. Tissue regeneration has always been a desirable fantasy, but now it is almost a possibility. Human embryonic stem cells are pluripotent cells that, although unspecialized, can differentiate into various specialized cells, such as nerves, muscle, skin, or even blood. Sadly, controversy surrounds this relatively new scientific concept and it threatens to destroy the potential of this discovery before scientists even have a chance to study it thoroughly. Human embryonic stem cell research should be permitted to advance due to the potential of being able to treat or cure diseases, and the additional knowledge that the scientific community can gain about human development.

Cloning, or somatic cell nuclear transfer, involves complex maneuvering. A cell is first taken from the body of the person or animal to be cloned. It is then inserted into an egg cell whose nucleus has been removed, thus creating the equivalent to a zygote, or fertilized egg. After certain chemical adjustments, the cells of the zygote divide and multiply, as if it had been created from an egg and sperm. The zygote becomes a blastocyst, an early-stage, five-day-old embryo consisting of about 150 stem cells. If the blastocyst is placed into a surrogate mother’s uterus, it could possibly develop into a fully grown person, a replica of the original cell’s donor.

Reproductive cloning consists of producing a “later born twin” of the early embryo. It is taken from an adult DNA cell and transplanted into a human egg, replacing the nucleus. This procedure is referred to as Somatic Egg Cell Nuclear Transfer. Once ready, the embryo is then placed into the uterus of a woman which then proceeds onto birth. In contrast to this form, adult stem cell cloning is when the cell can clone and make copies of itself in order to help fight off diseases such as Parkinson’s or Heart disease. Somatic cell transfer is used again by planting a human egg in place of the nucleus. However, in therapeutic cloning, the egg cells only survive for up to fourteen days which then give scientists the opportunity to remove the trophoblasts once more and take out the contents inside the embryo and use them for further experimentation. Therefore, as a conclusion to this point, reproductive cloning and therapeutic cloning both involve the destruction of an embryo for research or treatment which do not need to be contemplated because of different alternatives to destroying an embryo (Hallowell).

“The proliferative and developmental potential of human ES cells promises an essentially unlimited supply of specific cell types for basic research and for transplantation therapies for diseases ranging from heart disease to Parkinson's disease to leukemia” (Thomson &Yu, 2006). As stated by Junying Yu and James A. Thomson, it is true that embryonic stem cells are very adaptable and hold many mysteries in medical science, but why are they so heavily debated upon? Embryonic stem cells, or pluripotent cells, are cells derived from embryos that have the potential to become any bodily cell. Research of these cells allows us to understand human development and how disorders or illnesses form as people grow older. The main controversy that surrounds

President Obama’s Executive Order 13505 is a federal policy executed on March 9, 2009. It states that it shall ixnay the previous preventions or barriers on human embryonic stem cell research. Stem cells have proven themselves to be highly controversial. Most of the variance is generated from the problems this policy has with human ethics. The last federal policy enacted by a President consisted of stem cell research being derived by ethically responsible techniques so that there will be no violation of human life (Bush,

Embryonic stem cell research is a highly controversial topic in today's society, this kind of stem cell commits to regenerate any type of tissue. Unfortunately, Embryonic Stem Cell Research has a dark side. To obtain these cells will kill the embryo automatically. In other words, the acquirement of the Human Embryonic Stem Cell includes performing an abortion. To obtain these cells, it would kill the embryo. This has created controversy since abortion is such a divisive topic. Politicians are uneasy to take sides. The Human Embryonic Stem Cell issue is today's Pandora's Box due to all the unwittingly chaos that it can bring to our lives. By having this new option available in the medical world,

Stem cell research has cultivated a new, miraculous study in the health field. The study has led to an increase in curing diseases over the past couple of decades. Before stem cell research, diseases were destroying and devastating lives continuously on end. With the use of stem cells in modern time, diseases are no longer taking control of lives. The innovation in biomedical technology, such as stem cell research, has greatly impacted the understanding of how diseases can be treated, how drugs can be tested, how more careers will be available in the future, and how newborns can safely provide help. Stem cells are cells that give rise to all other cells in the body with a specialized function. Blood cells, muscle cells, and the cells of internal organs all form from stem cells. There are several sources of stem cells found in the body. Two known sources of stem cells are the embryonic stem cell and the adult stem cell. Embryonic stem cells are found in embryos three to five days old. This means that they are able to divide into more stem cells, or become any specialized cell in the body at this early stage. Adult stem cells are rare, but not uncommon. These adult stem cells are found in low numbers amongst all adult tissues. However, these cells are most commonly found in bone marrow and fat. Unlike embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells have limited ability to breeding other cell