Embryonic stem cells are non specialized cells. These cells are found in the human body and have the ability to multiply and create other types of cells. The best embryonic stem cells come from a human blastocyst or a laboratory fertilized human egg. Some people are against embryonic stem cell research. This is because they feel destroying a blastocyst is the same as murdering someone. What some people may not know is that the fertilized eggs are not taken from a woman’s body. Scientists get the eggs from women who donate them and then they are fertilized in a laboratory. Also when the embryonic stem cells are used, they are only a few days old, so some people don’t consider that a human being yet. Embryonic stem cells can possibly have cures for spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, parkinson’s disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, hundreds of rate immune system and genetic disorders and much more. If we can find a way to save lives and prevent diseases, why shouldn’t we take advantage of that?
By, Ellie Landis
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