Embryonic Stem Cells' Benefits Outweigh Costs

Scientists believe stem cells, unspecified cells that will eventually mature into specialized cells (brain cells, liver cells, etc), can lead to a medical revolution. Stem cells have the ability to regenerate cells and tissues, offering possible treatment for numerous diseases. Stem cells have two main varieties, adult and embryonic. Adult stem cells are derived from human tissues like bone marrow, skin, and placenta. Embryonic stem cells are derived from human embryos. Scientists prefer embryonic stem cells over adult stem cells because embryonic stem cells are more versatile. Although some may argue that embryonic stem cell research is unethical, many of the embryos are willingly donated. Embryonic stem cell research is expensive, but the potential financial reward would be vast. Because of the amazing economical and medical potential of embryonic stem cells, the United States government should not ban embryonic stem cell research. 

Stem cell research have amazing medical potential; by regenarating cells and organs, it has the ability to cure disease that previously might have been incurable. Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, stroke, heart disease and diabetes can eventually be treated with stem cells. Presently, stem cells have proved effective against sickle cell anemia. Adult stem cell research is advancing nicely, but the use of the more versatile embryonic stem cells will speed up the process significantly because embryonic stem cells can be more easily cultivated not to mention that it can mature into more specialized cells than adult stem cells. In addition to potential treatments, stem cells can also be used for drug testing. Drug testing of stem cells is more accurate than animal testing. Although there is no guranteed that stem cells can delivered on all of its promises, the potential is simply too grand to avoid.