Stem Cell Research Persuasive Speech

Every day people are diagnosed with a new medical condition such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, cardiac disease, burn injuries and so much more. Scientists are always searching for new technologies to help cure a vast array of debilitating medical conditions. Thanks to stem cell research scientist are able to test new medications, learn how to repair or generate tissues or organs, understand disease processes and create many promising therapies. There is endless potential for scientists to learn about human growth and cell development from studying stem cells. However, there is a big controversy whether or not stem cell research is ethical, which continues to be an obstacle in advancing research. I believe that looking at the
There are basic principles that address the issue of fairness, honesty, and respect for fellow human beings. Because of some cultural values and religious beliefs, there is a big controversy whether this type of study is ethical or not. Due to a human embryo having to be destroyed in order to obtain an embryonic stem cell, some people believe this is a disregard for human life. I disagree with this statement because the stem cells are derived from eggs that have been fertilized in-vitro (within a fertility clinic) and then donated for research purposes with the informed consent of the donors. They are not derived from eggs fertilized in a woman’s body “Stem Cell Information”. These fertilized eggs created in a laboratory would be discarded if not put to use. Considering this proven fact, I feel that they should then be used for scientific research. In order for the embryo to form into a fetus, it must go through the implantation process. Which means, once the embryo reaches the blastocyst stage, approximately five to six days after fertilization, it hatches and begins the process of implantation in the uterus “Conception: How It Works”. Based off of the conception process I feel that the embryos are not yet humans since in order for the embryo to develop into a child it must be transferred into the woman’s uterus. However, some people strongly believe that human life begins at fertilization and that even small embryos are genetically unique individuals who should be treated with the same moral status as human beings “Stem Cells”. By using this type of technology it keeps from having to take tissue samples from humans for