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Ethics Behind Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Samantha Haydock, Regine Dejesus
Ethics Behind Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Samantha Haydock, Regine Dejesus
Festival of Communities: UG Symposium (Posters)
Advancement in embryonic stem cell research can cure the world of sicknesses in ways that were only imagined. Out of all the stem cells, embryonic stem cells have the capabilities to develop into any cell and tissue type. Embryonic stem cell research is controversial due to how these cells are harvested. In harvesting these cells, the embryos are destroyed; further halting any development of a human being. We began our research by asking why this topic is an ethical issue. Using various media resources, we took key points from both sides and also looked into the latest advancements that may …