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Why is there controversy over the use of stem cells in research or medicine? When do you think that life begins and why? Do you think that embryos or fetuses should have any legal rights? Why or why not? How might this impact the use of stem cells in research or medicine?
There has been controversy about the pros and cons of stem cell research.
What is the controversy all about?
What is considered a stem cell?
How does it behave differently from other cells?
How are stem cells obtained?
In what ways have they been used?
Be sure and check the topic in three different sources and discuss both the pros and cons of stem cell research, why it is so controversial, and what diseases and conditions may be treated with stem cell therapy in the future?
a. Describe the unique properties of stem cells. b. How are embryonic stem cells different from adult stem cells? c. What are sources of embryonic stem cells (be specific; donât answer âembryosâ) and adult stem cells? d. How can stem cells be used therapeutically?
