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There is controversy surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells due to ethical concerns about the destruction of embryos, which some view as the beginning of human life. Additionally, some individuals have religious or moral objections to using embryonic stem cells for research or therapy. These concerns have led to debates about the ethical implications of using embryonic stem cells in scientific and medical research.
The controversy surrounding embryonic stem cell research is similar to that surrounding the arguments about pro choice. There are those who view conception as the beginning of life. They believe embryos to be human life. Therefore, some consider using embryonic stem cells for research as murder in much the same way as those opposed to abortion view that procedure as murder. Arguments in favor of stem cell research point out that embryos are not viable outside the mother's body. That's why they have to be frozen. Human beings can't be frozen, so how can embryos be human beings? Undoubtedly, the controversy will exist for quite some time.
They are obtained from an embryo - and the embryo does not survive. Although the embryos used will be discarded anyway (usually left over from treatments) they are still the potential start of life. This is why some people are against the use of embryonic stem cells.
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List one advantage of using adult stem cells and one advantage of using embryonic stem cells?
Adult stem cells are useful when you want to make cells of the same tissue, as there is not much controversy about using them. Embryonic stem cells however are amazing as in the first few cell divisions they can turn into any type of cell, even a whole organ! However there is lots of ethical issues surrounding the use of these.
What type of cell are stem stem cell described as?
Stem cells are considered as undifferentiated cells. They will divide and divide forming more stem cells. The two main stem cell types are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Only the embryonic stem cells can become any type of tissue. Embryonic stem cells have the potential to become any type of cell in the body. There is news as of 2015 that perhaps blindness can be cured using these embryonic stem cells.
Are people more upset about some types of stem cells than others?
Yes, embryonic stem cells tend to elicit more controversy and raise ethical concerns compared to adult stem cells. This is because obtaining embryonic stem cells usually involves the destruction of human embryos, which some people view as morally objectionable. Adult stem cells, on the other hand, are obtained without harming embryos and are therefore generally accepted with fewer ethical objections.
What is the major issue involving the harvesting of embryonic stem cells?
The major issue involving the harvesting of embryonic stem cells is ethical concerns surrounding the destruction of embryos in the process. Critics argue that this raises ethical questions about the sanctity of human life and the moral status of the embryo. This has led to various regulations and debates on the ethical implications of using embryonic stem cells for research and medical purposes.
Why do researchers prefer to use embryonic stem cell research instead of adult stem cells?
embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more types of cells
Is using embryonic stem cells for research legally considered murder?
Using embryonic stem cells for research is not murder.
List one advantage of using adult stem cells and one advantage of using embryonic stem cells?
Adult stem cells are useful when you want to make cells of the same tissue, as there is not much controversy about using them. Embryonic stem cells however are amazing as in the first few cell divisions they can turn into any type of cell, even a whole organ! However there is lots of ethical issues surrounding the use of these.
What type of cell are stem stem cell described as?
Stem cells are considered as undifferentiated cells. They will divide and divide forming more stem cells. The two main stem cell types are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Only the embryonic stem cells can become any type of tissue. Embryonic stem cells have the potential to become any type of cell in the body. There is news as of 2015 that perhaps blindness can be cured using these embryonic stem cells.
What would you say to some that supports embryonic stem cells?
Using embryonic stem cells is unethical for many people, especially if they were only created for stem cell research.
Why do researchers prefer to use embryonic stem cell stem cells instead of adult stem cells?
embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more types of cells
How are adult body cells differ from embryonic stem cells?
adult body cells have a function where as embryonic stem cells have no set function as of that stage. now there are some adult stem cells and those have little to no difference than embryonic stem cells
Why do cell researchers prefer to use embryonic stem cells instead of adult stem cells?
embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more types of cells
Does everybody in favor in the stem cell?
There are people for and against using embryonic stem cells. People against embryonic stem cell use feel that an embryo is a person and can not be used for science. People for embryonic stem cell use feel that the embryo does not qualify as a human as it doesn't get past a basic division of cells, and it would be better to use it for science than discard from a fertility clinic, etc. Science is currently working on a way to bypass embryonic cell use in order to find the cure without the controversy.
Are people more upset about some types of stem cells than others?
Yes, embryonic stem cells tend to elicit more controversy and raise ethical concerns compared to adult stem cells. This is because obtaining embryonic stem cells usually involves the destruction of human embryos, which some people view as morally objectionable. Adult stem cells, on the other hand, are obtained without harming embryos and are therefore generally accepted with fewer ethical objections.
What is the major issue involving the harvesting of embryonic stem cells?
The major issue involving the harvesting of embryonic stem cells is ethical concerns surrounding the destruction of embryos in the process. Critics argue that this raises ethical questions about the sanctity of human life and the moral status of the embryo. This has led to various regulations and debates on the ethical implications of using embryonic stem cells for research and medical purposes.
Why do researchers prefer to use embryonic stem cell research instead of adult stem cells?
embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more types of cells
For in the use of embryonic stem cells?
Embryonic stem cells are used to treat a variety of diseases. Stem cells also help organs and tissues repair themselves.
