Stem Cell Research Ethics

The Ethics of Stem Cell Research

"What Are Stem Cells?" University of Nebraska Medical Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Aug. 2014. web <http://www.unmc.edu/stemcells/whatare.htm>.

What is a stem cell, its functions, how do they pertain to my topic? There are many avenues of discussion and debate concerning the research of stem cells and the ethical morality and political implications surrounding this controversial topic.

Stem Cells are the building blocks of life and all living matter and organisms. Shortly after fertilization of the embryo, these very young and premature specialized cells start to form into the cells that make up our genetic structure, to include the bodies organs, nerves, blood, muscle, brain and skin tissue. When there is

It is argued that the research and experimentation of Stem Cells and what functions they play in human development is critical to the culturing of Reparative medicine, which is also known as Regenerative medicine. Stem Cell research and the validity of human progression raises questions about the morality as well as scientific inquiries, as stated by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. “Stem cell research is one of the most fascinating areas of contemporary biology, but, as with many expanding fields of scientific inquiry, research on stem cells raises scientific questions as rapidly as it generates new discoveries.”

Before forming into a zygote these cells meticulously form into the genetic composition that will structurally turn into all the various specimen cultures that derive into our vital organs, nerves, bone marrow, muscle, etc. the various specimen cultures that derive into our vital organs, nerves, bone marrow, muscle, etc. “Scientists have been able to do experiments with Human Embryonic Stem Cells (HESC) since 1998, when a group led by Dr. James Thomson at the University of Wisconsin developed a technique to isolate and grow the cells.” (National Institutes of