Embryonic Stem Cell Research Persuasive Speech
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Issue
In recent years, the phrase 'stem cells' has become a popular and widely published scientific topic. Debate and discussions about stem cells are everywhere, including magazines, television, etc. Basically, stem cells are a class of undifferentiated cells that are able to differentiate into specialized cell types. Commonly, stem cells come from two main sources: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells (Crosta, 2008).
1.2 Current Situation
Rates of chronic disease continue to increase dramatically in all countries. Be it a high-income industrialized country or a low-income country, most countries do not have the financial or human resources to effectively combat these diseases or the social risk …show more content…
This will cause an increase in cancer deaths. Scientists believe that unlocking the mysteries of stem cell could help millions who fall victim to various diseases and injuries.
1.3 Research Question
In the midst of this debate, there are supporters and also those who oppose the idea of adult stem cells research over embryonic stem cells research. Taking into consideration all the opinions of the public and government, the main question is: “Can adult stem cells replace embryonic stem cells?”
1.4 Thesis Statement
With in-depth research, it is without doubt that adult stem cells can replace embryonic stem cells due to the successful medical history, ethically and socially acceptable and also accessible to most individuals.
1.5 Scope of Research
Thus, based on the thesis statement above, this report will focus on how adult stem cells research prove to be more beneficial than embryonic stem cells research.
2.0 Body of Content
2.1 Successful Medical …show more content…
Our bodies quickly recognize and try to kill off foreign tissues implanted in them. By using cells from oneself, the compatibility problem is avoided (Abboud, n.d). Adult stem cells hold a distinct advantage in that a patient's own cells are identified, isolated, grown and transplanted back into the patient. The recipient's immune system does not reject the cells because they are compatible with that person's body. With embryonic stem cells, the potential for immune rejection would require strong immune suppressing drugs to combat rejection of the new cells. This then puts a patient at risk for any microscopic diseases that may be present in the transplanted cells, as well as other diseases that could be present in the hospital environment (Murnaghan,
1.1 Background of the Issue
In recent years, the phrase 'stem cells' has become a popular and widely published scientific topic. Debate and discussions about stem cells are everywhere, including magazines, television, etc. Basically, stem cells are a class of undifferentiated cells that are able to differentiate into specialized cell types. Commonly, stem cells come from two main sources: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells (Crosta, 2008).
1.2 Current Situation
Rates of chronic disease continue to increase dramatically in all countries. Be it a high-income industrialized country or a low-income country, most countries do not have the financial or human resources to effectively combat these diseases or the social risk …show more content…
This will cause an increase in cancer deaths. Scientists believe that unlocking the mysteries of stem cell could help millions who fall victim to various diseases and injuries.
1.3 Research Question
In the midst of this debate, there are supporters and also those who oppose the idea of adult stem cells research over embryonic stem cells research. Taking into consideration all the opinions of the public and government, the main question is: “Can adult stem cells replace embryonic stem cells?”
1.4 Thesis Statement
With in-depth research, it is without doubt that adult stem cells can replace embryonic stem cells due to the successful medical history, ethically and socially acceptable and also accessible to most individuals.
1.5 Scope of Research
Thus, based on the thesis statement above, this report will focus on how adult stem cells research prove to be more beneficial than embryonic stem cells research.
2.0 Body of Content
2.1 Successful Medical …show more content…
Our bodies quickly recognize and try to kill off foreign tissues implanted in them. By using cells from oneself, the compatibility problem is avoided (Abboud, n.d). Adult stem cells hold a distinct advantage in that a patient's own cells are identified, isolated, grown and transplanted back into the patient. The recipient's immune system does not reject the cells because they are compatible with that person's body. With embryonic stem cells, the potential for immune rejection would require strong immune suppressing drugs to combat rejection of the new cells. This then puts a patient at risk for any microscopic diseases that may be present in the transplanted cells, as well as other diseases that could be present in the hospital environment (Murnaghan,