Despite the controversy surrounding stem cell research, the many benefits of stem cell research in the scientific and medical environments outweigh the negatives. Because of this, stem cell research is critical to the continued growth of science and medicine. Therefore, there should be increased funding for stem cell research and less restrictions in order for stem cells to reach their full potential. Stem cells offer people hope by promising to extend the number of patients who could benefit from treatments to combat debilitating diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, spinal cord injury, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. “The first embryonic stem cell-based treatment for acute spinal cord injury has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to move into Phase I clinical trials” (“Top Ten Things to Know”
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There are three general types of stem cells, adult, umbilical cord blood, and embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells are found in many tissues and embryonic stem cells are usually derived from in vitro fertilization. People worry that this is taking research too far down paths that make them feel uncomfortable. Others think it is utterly immoral and against their religious beliefs. But many
Americans feel equally passionate that stem cell research should be allowed. One critic argues,
“It is a concern to help particularly vulnerable people by making sure that they are included in efforts to preserve life and health” (Kilner 684).
Each day, more is discovered about stem cells and an increase in clinical trails for stem cell therapies are conducted. It is necessary that stem cell research for all types of stem cells not only continues, but also grows and develops as time passes, for stem cell research has the ability to change the future. Each type of stem cells has many potential benefits that are waiting to be discovered and perfected to help people live a better quality of
There are three general types of stem cells, adult, umbilical cord blood, and embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells are found in many tissues and embryonic stem cells are usually derived from in vitro fertilization. People worry that this is taking research too far down paths that make them feel uncomfortable. Others think it is utterly immoral and against their religious beliefs. But many
Americans feel equally passionate that stem cell research should be allowed. One critic argues,
“It is a concern to help particularly vulnerable people by making sure that they are included in efforts to preserve life and health” (Kilner 684).
Each day, more is discovered about stem cells and an increase in clinical trails for stem cell therapies are conducted. It is necessary that stem cell research for all types of stem cells not only continues, but also grows and develops as time passes, for stem cell research has the ability to change the future. Each type of stem cells has many potential benefits that are waiting to be discovered and perfected to help people live a better quality of