Hearing the words “stem cell research” can yield thoughts of mad scientists, aborted embryos, “playing God” and unethical medicinal practice, those however are not factual assumptions. These ideas have been pumped into our heads by negative and selective news outlets that only expose us to the nitty-gritty bits about this euphoric, and potentially life-saving, new science. So what is all the fuss really about? Stem cells. These cells specialize in conjoining to form a certain part of the body, ie. liver, skin, muscle, bone. Two types of stem cells are: somatic (adult) and embryonic. Somatic stem cells are found in various parts of the body for example, within bone marrow, skin, muscle and even in the blood. They developed to replace dying cells
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Contrary to that belief, “Researchers have no say in whether a fetus is aborted or develops into a human baby” as noted in,“The Case for Fetal-Cell Research” by Nathalia Holt of the New York Times. One cannot stress the importance of this concept; the fate of the fetus rests only on the shoulders of the mother. Acquiring embryonic stem cells from a something that held the potential to live, but will unfortunately never have to chance to, will never be the most desirable way to do obtain them. However, women will continue to have abortions if that is what they choose is best for themselves. Therefore, instead of allowing this great amount of potential go to complete waste by simply discarding the aborted fetus, isn’t in far more moral to utilize these aborted stem cells to improve or even save the life of …show more content…
That however, is what emphasizes the importance of stem cell research; despite all objection people continue to support it. Stem cell research has already done so much good, and it will not stop. Supporters continue to advocate for funding and donations because stem cell research is beyond worth it; the lives of those currently without a cure to the disease, are worth it. Gaining new knowledge is a good enough reason to continue this research, but saving the lives of an innumerable amount of people with this research is worth defending from not only close-minded conservatives but, anyone that stands in the way of
Contrary to that belief, “Researchers have no say in whether a fetus is aborted or develops into a human baby” as noted in,“The Case for Fetal-Cell Research” by Nathalia Holt of the New York Times. One cannot stress the importance of this concept; the fate of the fetus rests only on the shoulders of the mother. Acquiring embryonic stem cells from a something that held the potential to live, but will unfortunately never have to chance to, will never be the most desirable way to do obtain them. However, women will continue to have abortions if that is what they choose is best for themselves. Therefore, instead of allowing this great amount of potential go to complete waste by simply discarding the aborted fetus, isn’t in far more moral to utilize these aborted stem cells to improve or even save the life of …show more content…
That however, is what emphasizes the importance of stem cell research; despite all objection people continue to support it. Stem cell research has already done so much good, and it will not stop. Supporters continue to advocate for funding and donations because stem cell research is beyond worth it; the lives of those currently without a cure to the disease, are worth it. Gaining new knowledge is a good enough reason to continue this research, but saving the lives of an innumerable amount of people with this research is worth defending from not only close-minded conservatives but, anyone that stands in the way of