Embryonic Stem Cell Research

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This paper presents an overview of the field of embryonic stem cell research. It emphasizes the more positive affects of this new medical research, however also presents the arguments against using this technology. The paper attempts to show that despite the many problems and questions raised by stem cell research, it does provide a valuable and essential step in modern medical and scientific advancement.

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"Embryonic stem cell research is still in its beginning stages and scientists will admit that there are many practical, ethical and moral problems that still need to be overcome. On the one hand there are technical issues that need to be addressed before stem cell research can become a viable technology for repairing human tissue and cutting diseases. Those who claim that stem cell research can adversely impact on society and that it is also open to abuse make valid and important points. On the other hand the potential that embryonic stem cell research offers is too great to be ignored. The fact that this research may result in cures for some of the most prevalent and insidious disease of out time is reasons enough to continue the research in this field."

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