Stem Cells

Brayson Hoover R-3 9-22-01 Stem Cells Over the past decade, genetic engineering has advanced into one of the most important branches of science. Thousands of hours of research have been spent studying and manipulating the DNA of cells to benefit human life. A few years ago, the main topic of discussion about genetics was cloning. However, the new topic surfacing is the use of stem cells. A stem cell is a cell that is …

…and yet bothersome idea. It is like an idea from a science fiction movie that has crossed into reality. With the advancement of stem cells human life may be significantly prolonged. However, since the most promising results lie with embryonic stem cells, the question of whether the taking of a human life is involved. People must weigh the results against the consequences and decide if continuing with stem cell development is ethically and morally acceptable.