Stem Cells Growing An Ethical Pair - 1427 Words

Stem Cells: Growing an ethical pair What if millions of Americans could have their lives changed for the better? This could be a reality if human embryonic stem cells research (HESC) was regulated and funded by the government. The reason for the lack of human trials is that many believe the use of stem cells is unethical. This combined with the fact that the process is extremely expensive, and it goes against many people’s religious or morals beliefs. Thankfully, under President Obama, the restrictions formally placed on the research have been reduced resulting in many scientific breakthroughs. For example, it is believed that diseases such as Parkinson s, heart problems and even spinal cord injuries could be better treated or completely†¦show more content†¦The vast amount of companies seeking to employ HESC will go as for as to take advantage of women as shown through history for financial gain(2). Deborah White states that many pro-life organizations see the destruction of the embryo as murder and, t he research done on the stem cells is actually human experimentation. White also states that those who oppose stem cells claim that inadequate tests using HESC have been done on humans. In addition, adult stem cells have not been studied enough, and may be able to yield the same results as HESC. â€Å"Ten Problems with Embryonic Stem Cell Research† states that tumors have been shown to form in injection sites from adult stem cells. People who are given new organs will also need to be on immune represent drugs for the rest of their lives to ensure that their bodies would not destroy the transmitted cells (Kelly Hollowell). The moral and ethical implications are alarming to some. Jane Maienschein, author of Whose View Of Life, quoted the loose term of life given by the Encyclopaedia Britannica: â€Å"Somewhat vaguely applied to the product of generation of any plant or animal which is in process of formation†(50). Ernst Haeckel’s research showed that the gastrula was the beginning stage of all life this theory was also supported by the common belief that actual life started to develop around 40 days, in which the baby begins to take the form of its parents. Unfortunately, the current rule and even law of some nations only allow