One of the most
controversial topics is stem cell research. In simple terms, stem cells come
from human embryos. The cells are
capable of dividing and renewing themselves for long periods; they are
unspecialized; and they can give rise to specialized cell types. This allows
the cells to transform themselves into any cell you desire them to be.
The controversy comes from killing human
embryos to obtain them. Lee, Park, Forget, and Gaines wrote an article titled “Induced pluripotent stem cells in
regenerative medicine: an argument for continued research on human embryonic
stem cells” where they argue for the advancement of this controversial
research.
I am very on
edge with this topic, I feel strong for both sides but it comes down mostly
ethics for me. If I have the ability to save someone’s life but it comes at the
cost of my child or someone else’s there is no way I would be able to do that.
Stem cell research yet innovative is just way to controversial for me.
Han Lee, Jung Park, Bernard G Forget, and
Peter Gaines, Regenerative
Medicine, Vol.4, No. 5 , Pages 759-769(doi: 10.2217/rme.09.46)
Stem cell research is deffinitely a touchy subject, but i believe in some instances it can be very helpful, especially if someone wants to abort their child, then why not use the stem cells for research in that situation.
ReplyDeleteStem cells can be gathered from other sources as well. A more common one with no harm to a human is the umbilical cord. Stem cells can be gathered from it after birth.
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