Stem Cell Research Persuasive Essay

Stem cells are the fundamental building blocks to any humans’ life. These cells can "divide multiple times forming hundreds of clones" of themselves (Daley 1). The cells are categorized as pluripotent, which means that they are able to develop into any cell of the human body thus, they can be used to create healthy tissues or organs that have the ability to replace any damaged tissues along with advancing our medical technology. Stem cell research has the potential to save many lives if we take steps forward and not backwards.
Just like many other advances in technology, stem cell research is no exception to the controversy brought on by the media. The debate concerns a specialized branch of stem cell research known as embryonic cells. These cells are attractive to science, as they are more flexible than adult stems. Thus, a conflict arises between two morals, striving to cure a disease, and respecting human life. Stem cell research may lead to a deliverance of
treatments, hence appealing to one of the morals.People in the "pro-life movement" will argue that such a practice demoralizes the human being however, scientist do not need to be portrayed as merciless killers, seeking out prey but, as someone trying to salvage every cell possible that otherwise would've been disposed of because " 7% of births are recorded miscarriages" which are used within stem cell research right away, it is obvious that alternatives are available so, why not use them (Daley 5)? Another example includes "when the life of a mother is at stake or the contraception of the fetus is a result of rape or incest"(Daley 3). Both examples are difficult situations for women to go through therefore, why should they continue to be put through them when an alternative is available? The cons of stem cell research come with moral and ethical issues associated with destroying the embryo.
But, embryos used for research are not taken on purpose.
Instead " 28% of them are donated from clinics"(Daley 3). However, the majority of embryos are never used therefore, they are frozen. If the donor agrees to donate doesn't it, support the benefits associated with stem research which gives reason to put aside the moral issues mentioned? A frozen embryo might continue to be frozen in a clinic until it can no longer be preserved and it will be discarded; is that really the better choice then to donate the embryo to research that could save millions of lives? Furthermore, the research from the cells may allow scientists to discover new methods to obtain the stem cells."several methods exist such as, bioengineering embryos, expanding adult cell usage, and extracting cells from live embryos. For example, in 2008, a Spanish doctor was able to grow "an entire section of Claudia Castillo's windpipe from her own cells" this research can alleviate millions from suffering any longer than needed (Daley
4).
Is it not worth a small amount of undeveloped embryos that people consented to donating to save people in the future? So once this opportunity arrives, why do we want to give up and look for an alternative that won't be as effective when this plan is clear cut for us. A compromise should not be a topic of discussion; a sacrifice must be made in order to help our future generations. We are one species that need to work together for the good of the people and not our morals beliefs.