Stem-Cell Research Topics

Stem Cell Research is a very controversial topic. Some people are unaware of what it is and what it means for healthcare. It is the remedy of health ailments of the future and it should be supported so that scientists can continue to work on the cure for a plethora of health issues. First let’s answer the question “What are Stem Cells?” “Stem Cells are the foundation cells for every organ and tissues in our bodies. (ISSCR) There are a few different types of stem cells. There are adult stem cells (also known as somatic stem cells) that come from certain tissues or organs and they can produce more of the same cells that they are derived from. For example, if they are taken from the brain they will produce brain cells or if they are taken from the liver they will make liver cells. Another type of stem cells are embryonic stem cells that is most controversial are called embryonic stem cells. These …show more content…
(Hollowell) Oppositionist hold the view that it is unethical and immoral to take the stem cells because the blastocysts have the potential for life. They believe that if the blastocyst has a potential for life then destroying them is equivalent to murdering a human being with rights. One problem with their argument is that it has not been established what is consider a human being during the process of conception through birth. Some people believe that it is considered a human being at birth or when the baby can live outside the womb and some people believe it’s when the fetus has a heartbeat. Oppositionists state that as soon as an egg is fertilized it is a human being. The fact is that a blastocyst is merely a cluster of 150-200 cells that is barely visible to the naked eye. (ISSCR) It does not have a brain, a heartbeat, or the ability to live outside the womb so therefore it is not a human being with