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Stem Cells: A Medical Miracle?

Stem cell research has always been a clash between politics and science. Scientists claim it is for therapeutic purposes aimed at helping cure those with certain illnesses. Lawmakers and politicians counter it by passing laws banning the cloning of embryos and stem cell research. This field of study has many advantages and disadvantages. It has indeed become one of the most controversial issues facing the world today.

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can give rise to any type of cell, from a nerve cell to a white blood cell. It has been described as the blank slate of the human body because of what it can be used for. Scientists use this type of research to their advantage. They carry out these experiments because of the potential for using embryonic stem cells in medical treatment such as diabetes and Parkinson's. Through this medical advancement doctors may be able to grow new organs such as hearts or kidneys and give them to patients that need it. Potential uses for stem-cell therapies include treating cancers, strokes, hepatitis, spinal cord injuries and more.

Although this research can save many lives in the long run, it also poses a very divisive problem. Cloning human embryos give rise to moral, ethical, and legal questions.

Many people believe that this type of experiment can lead to the cloning of a human baby, which has become very controversial. It may also lead to a particular person being cloned. Cloning is seen by many as unethical as it usually fails when animals are cloned.

These animals were observed to be in great pain because of many internal and other problems.

I do agree with stem cell research because it may one day help cure those who are suffering from illnesses. If we were able to grow our own human organs and give it to people who need them, millions of lives throughout the world would be saved. No one would ever have to endure great pain or lose a loved one. Indeed, it is a great medical advancement but caution must be exercised so that it may not be used incorrectly in the future.