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The Debate Over Embryonic Stem Cell Research

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Imagine a world where people only talk about cancer and a desperate need for organ donors as part of a history lesson. Medical advancements have brought technology closer to making that world a reality. Recent advancements in knowledge of stem cell research has already created the ability for doctors to print a functional organ just as easily as people can print a persuasive research essay. With great medical advancements comes great controversy. The main way researchers have been studying stem cells is by harvesting undifferentiated embryonic stem cells. Those who oppose embryonic stem cell research claim that stem cell harvesting damages and kills the un-born embryo; however, because of advancements in the stem cell harvesting process, embryos are not required to harvest embryonic stem cells and embryonic stem cell research can lead to great medical advancements. What is the main reason the embryonic stem cell research is controversial? The entire controversy about embryonic stem cell research deals with the ethics of embryonic stem cell harvesting. It is true that the old techniques of harvesting embryonic stem cells resulted in the destruction of the embryo; however, there are new techniques that allow researchers to harvest more embryonic stem cells and leave the embryo undamaged. the current way of harvesting embryonic stem cells is called Blastomere extraction. Blastomere extraction takes place on the second day after an egg is fertilized. The

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