I have spent recent time delving into any information concerning embryonic stem cell research. There are so many strong opinions concerning this subject but the general public doesn't seem to be aware of many of the facts, myself included. It has been an interesting subject to research because of the scientific nature of the ideas behind it. However, it has been viewed as playing God. The whole basis of embryonic stem cell research seems to have a dark cloud hovering over it! The ethical and moral implications are extensive and definitely bare much weight in the future of embryonic stem cell research. The most outstanding claim seems to be over the issue of determining exactly when life really begins. Is an embryo the beginning of life or is a fetus the more significant form of life? Whatever viewpoint you stand on, I hope to address the facts surrounding this matter in my final term paper.
Another issue that plagues embryonic stem cell research is the matter of the destruction of an embryo in the process of the research. In order to conduct the research the embryo is grown in a dish in a lab, by way of in vitro fertilization. Once the embryo is used in the research process it is destroyed or terminated. Again, this poses the question, "When does life begin?" Is embryonic stem cell research a somewhat governmental protected form of murder or is it the ultimate cure to combat the terminal diseases of the 21st century? These are just a few of the questions I hope to answer in my final essay. I hope to present the facts and educate the public so that they can make an informed decision for themselves.
Let me know what you think concerning the controversies that impact embryonic stem cell research. Do you feel that it is necessary to conduct such research for the betterment of humanity or is it an unethical and immoral act?
Kimberley Fields
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