The Root of Possibility

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In this article, the writer discusses that prior to taking a side on the definitively divided subject of stem cell research, it is first necessary to discuss the reality of stem cells. Further, the writer notes that it is important to look at the true potential that stem cells represent in order for research and development to be allowed to proceed unimpeded and perhaps enabled by the government and scientific communities alike. The writer concludes that irregardless of religious or moral beliefs, if an action which does not do original harm has the capacity to do great good, it is to be seriously considered and maintains that it may even be unethical to ignore such an opportunity.

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"According to the National Health Institute, if scientists are able to properly differentiate the stem cells they may be able to transplant them into individuals to treat certain diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, diabetes, traumatic spinal cord injury, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, heart disease, traumatic spinal cord injury, vision and hearing loss, and innumerable other repairs that sound almost out of a science fiction film to the damaged human body.
"There are two types of stem cells, embryonic and adult, a further division within the former. Embryonic stem cells have drawn the predominant amount of the controversy, as they are either eggs that have been fertilized in-vitro in a laboratory, or taken from the aborted embryos donated from abortion clinics, giving rise to intense debate, both moral and ethical in regards to the issue life, as it involves such a hot topic. Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells that are found amongst differentiated cells, believed to exist to repair whatever damaged tissue they reside upon or within. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bush, George W. "President Discusses Stem Cell Research." The White House (9 Aug. 200). 21 March 2007 < http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/08/20010809-2.html >.
• National Institute of Health. "Stem Cell Basics." The National Institute of Health Stem Cell Resource for Stem Cell Research. 21 March 2007 < http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/basics4.asp >.
• DoNoHarm. "The 'Political Science' of Stem Cells." The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics. 21 March 2007 http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/basics4.asp >.

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