Should Stem Cell Research Be Allowed

What if our bodies had their very own repair kits? Repair kits that could heal damaged and diseased cells. With today 's technology and medical advances we do, it is called stem cells but it comes at a cost. There are two kinds of stem cells, adult and embryonic. Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells, found throughout the body after development. Removing these, do not harm the patient. Embryonic stem cells are obtained from left over early-stage embryos in assisted fertility treatments. When these embryos are obtained a human embryo dies. This is what causes a debate on rather or not stem cell research should be used. One main argument people tend to reach is that scientists are manipulating the genetic nature of human beings to such extent that they are “playing God.” People believe that babies are dying for the use of obtaining those stem cells. On the other side, all types of stem cells being studied today have many medical benefits. “Stem cells offer the possibility of a renewable source of replacement cells and tissues to treat a myriad of diseases, conditions, and disabilities including Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal cord injury, burns, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.” (International Stem Cell Forum 4) Why not use these if these embryos that would be destined for medical waste would be used to study human diseases. …show more content…
There are many different pros and cons when it comes to discussing the use of stem cells. In order to develop an opinion of whether or not stem cells should be used, one must first understand what they are and how they are used. Stem cells have an interesting history that has been somewhat tainted with debate and controversy. In the mid 1800s it was discovered that cells were basically the building blocks of life and that some cells had the ability to produce other cells.” (Murnaghan