Stem Cell Research Ethics
Could the world be a better place if it had one cure that fixes multiple diseases? With stem cell research there can be a cure for today's incurable illness. The debate for and against stem cells and research on them, has been around since stem cells were discovered. Is it ethical to end the possibility of one’s life to save another? When discussing stem cell research one must discuss what stem cell research contains, how they work, potential therapy, and the many misconceptions that come along with this controversial topic. Is stem cell research ethical? One must start with an understanding of what stem cells consist of. Stem cells come from many different places, but the most abundant stem cells coming from in vitro fertilization embryo's.
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In which, this becomes a morality issue. The idea stems from when does one have right’s? Many against, the preceding idea of the time, believe that it is abortion. Which is false, when looking at abortion, we must have a standard meaning. Abortion is “the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.” (Cite) This states that abortion is a termination of pregnancy. So what does pregnancy mean? “The period from conception to birth. After the egg is fertilized by the sperm then implanted in the lining of the uterus…” (cite) These states that pregnancy happens in a uterus. The stem cell is retrieved from the fertilized eggs from in vitro. This means stem cell research is not …show more content…
They believe that with the amount of manipulation to make induced pluripotent stem cells will lead to cloning. It could potentially but this is such a great way to find a cure to diseases that we can’t fix now. With stem cell research it could potentially lead to never needing a transplant because we could grow new organs. It could lead to cloning, but it is for extra organs.
Many have asked what are the limitations on the research. One of the most common things that is looked over is the fourteen-day rule. This rule was put in place to stop the testing, on the day when the scientist at the time, believed, when life began. At this point the cells have divided and decide if they will be twins or not so the scientist stopped working. This is seen as a waste to some researched due to the fact that you have to destroy an embryo to even
In which, this becomes a morality issue. The idea stems from when does one have right’s? Many against, the preceding idea of the time, believe that it is abortion. Which is false, when looking at abortion, we must have a standard meaning. Abortion is “the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.” (Cite) This states that abortion is a termination of pregnancy. So what does pregnancy mean? “The period from conception to birth. After the egg is fertilized by the sperm then implanted in the lining of the uterus…” (cite) These states that pregnancy happens in a uterus. The stem cell is retrieved from the fertilized eggs from in vitro. This means stem cell research is not …show more content…
They believe that with the amount of manipulation to make induced pluripotent stem cells will lead to cloning. It could potentially but this is such a great way to find a cure to diseases that we can’t fix now. With stem cell research it could potentially lead to never needing a transplant because we could grow new organs. It could lead to cloning, but it is for extra organs.
Many have asked what are the limitations on the research. One of the most common things that is looked over is the fourteen-day rule. This rule was put in place to stop the testing, on the day when the scientist at the time, believed, when life began. At this point the cells have divided and decide if they will be twins or not so the scientist stopped working. This is seen as a waste to some researched due to the fact that you have to destroy an embryo to even