In early development, stem cells are situated and clustered within every organ and tissue. Our body is made of several types of cells, however, “a stem cell differs from every other cell in the body in its ability to renew itself” (“What is a Stem Cell?”). Renewability gives stem cells the power to heal as they can replace and repair many tissues in the human body. Due to the unique properties stem cells possess, they display great promise to help solve medical illnesses and diseases. However, for the stem cell to reach its potential, research must be done. Stem cell research is the process of deriving, growing, and studying these cells from embryonic tissues, and understanding the vital properties that these cells potentially hold. Without the research of these significant biological structures, the stem cell would hold no value …show more content…
Most importantly, stem cell research can potentially help treat a range of medical illnesses and diseases that are currently incurable. It could lead us closer to better treatment and possibly cure a number of diseases including, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Heart Diseases, Stroke and Diabetes, and Birth Defects (Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research). As a result, the healthiness of these individuals in our society could also lead to social and economic gains. Secondly, studying stem cells will better our knowledge and insight about human growth and behavious. Researching stem cells will help us understand the processes of the cells in our body, making it possible to study how an illness or disease develops. Thirdly, stem cells are possibly the gateway to age