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Substitutes like adult stem cells and somatic cell nuclear transfer from placental or umbilical cord stem cells of newborns. Adult stem cells, however, were found to be nearly not as malleable as human embryonic stem cells or those acquired through somatic cell nuclear transfer. These were found good for reproducing red and white blood cells and platelets, but not for replacing neurons, muscle or organ tissue. On the other hand, somatic cell nuclear transfer from the placental or umbilical cord stem cells of newborns tended to be rejected by the body and developed immune reaction problems (Dobson).
Conclusion unanimous opinion on the ethics of conducting embryonic stem cell research may not be possible in a pluralistic society, such as that of the United States, but a consensus may be reached (Kukla 2005). The Commission offered the consensus that embryos are not human persons but possess full rights and interests and deserve respect as a form of human life. The potential medical and scientific benefits of the research are so huge that a reconsideration of the way respect is shown to the embryos as symbols of human life is urged. There are views that donating embryos shows respect by using them to enhance the lives of sufferers. Other research advocates also believed that funding the research would also show respect by allowing the use of stem cells, which have not yet developed into cell lines, to be used for humane purposes (Kulka).
Many otherwise terminal or incurable and life-threatening conditions may be cured by embryonic stem cell research (Kulka 2005). Research should be viewed as aligned with the mandate for respect and in the light of an absence of suitable...
Furthermore, specific procedures and limitations suggested by the NIH already insure that federally conducted research would be consistent with the respect, which should be shown embryos. NIH guidelines included banning commercialization of embryos. Informed consent from donors should be included among the requirements. Sufficient and careful limitations for the conduct of embryonic stem cell research will establish adequate respect for the embryo as a form of human life (Kulka) to satisfy objections and allow the research to proceed in its pursuit to save lives rather than destroy, neglect or allow them to simply wither away.
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