The Stem Cell Research Debate

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The paper contends that cell research must be allowed to continue unabated, while trying to find ways to circumvent the ethical dilemmas that hinder it. The paper explains that this will allow the finding of practical application in cell and organ transplantation and regenerative medicine and also will alleviate the emotional burdens of all those involved in a patient's suffering. The paper maintains that the potential cost in human lives that could have been saved had progress been unhampered is still a consequence that needs weighty consideration against the aforementioned issues.

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"A looming issue concerns the absolute delineation between ethically and morally sound stem cell research, particularly regarding upholding the sanctity of human life. The dilemma of crossing the line in order to effect and justify the saving of thousands of human lives in exchange for what some perceive as the sacrifice of thousands of unborn human lives has slowed this field of research to a slow crawl (Gilbert 100-101). Background Information: Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop and proliferate into more specialized cells such as neurons or skin cells."

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