Embryonic Stem Cells Pros And Cons
The topic of embryonic stem cells is one of large controversy. There are many different reasoning’s for people possessing different opinions including religion, medical based arguments, and the personal belief of when life begins. These factors play a huge role behind whether or not a person supports the harvesting and transplantation of embryonic stem cells.
Although many disagree, I believe that stem cell research is beneficial to human-kind.
Throughout the years, stem cells have been used to treat, and even cure, a variety of diseases including diabetes, vision and hearing loss, and Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
(Assertion 3).Stem cells are responsible for improving the quality of life of many. Without the use of stem cells these individuals …show more content…
Stem cells could even alleviate the dependency on kidney
Hamilton 2 donors. The human body needs at least one kidney to function, but it takes out the need for another individual that completely matches. It also knocks out the possibility of the body rejecting the organ, allowing the individual to live a longer healthier life. Ultimately, I believe that embryonic stem cells create a large amount of advantages with few disadvantages.
While there are many profound uses for embryonic stem cells, the cons do exist. One con being when the individual's idea of life begins--conception or when a heartbeat is present. This also has to do with religion. Many religions believe abortion is morally wrong, so therefore the use of embryonic stem cells is wrong by association. While these beliefs are acceptable and moral for saving the lives of the unborn child, many medical opportunities are available for those who medically need it. Saving thousands of lives. They can also aid in the ability to help infertile couples to be able to have a child of their own (Boston Children’s Hospital). Once again, while many people disagree with the use of these cells, with agreeable reasons, their use can help many
Although many disagree, I believe that stem cell research is beneficial to human-kind.
Throughout the years, stem cells have been used to treat, and even cure, a variety of diseases including diabetes, vision and hearing loss, and Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
(Assertion 3).Stem cells are responsible for improving the quality of life of many. Without the use of stem cells these individuals …show more content…
Stem cells could even alleviate the dependency on kidney
Hamilton 2 donors. The human body needs at least one kidney to function, but it takes out the need for another individual that completely matches. It also knocks out the possibility of the body rejecting the organ, allowing the individual to live a longer healthier life. Ultimately, I believe that embryonic stem cells create a large amount of advantages with few disadvantages.
While there are many profound uses for embryonic stem cells, the cons do exist. One con being when the individual's idea of life begins--conception or when a heartbeat is present. This also has to do with religion. Many religions believe abortion is morally wrong, so therefore the use of embryonic stem cells is wrong by association. While these beliefs are acceptable and moral for saving the lives of the unborn child, many medical opportunities are available for those who medically need it. Saving thousands of lives. They can also aid in the ability to help infertile couples to be able to have a child of their own (Boston Children’s Hospital). Once again, while many people disagree with the use of these cells, with agreeable reasons, their use can help many