1. My topic is the contoversy over embryonic stem cell research. There are many religious and ethical reasons that people oppose embryonic stem cells. The use of adult stem cells and stem cells from umbilical cord blood seem to be a solution to the embryonic stem cell debate, yet many people oppose stem cell research as a whole, even if it is not harming embryos.
2. Sevearl sources fully encompass the arguments of both sides on the issue. This is very useful as it illustrates the pros and cons of embryonic stem cells. Other articles are also useful in showing that embryonic stem cells have already proven themselves as helpful to improving the lives of animals, showing promise for use in humans.
3. I believe that stem cell research, embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells, will be very useful to humans. I also feel that the procedures to extract stem cells are quite ethical, despite opponents' complaints. Scientists use cells from embryos that would be discarded anyway. Why not use them to save someone's life?
4. I will explain the differences between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Many terms are quite difficult and are certainly not common knowledge, so I will devote part of my paper to introduce the science behind stem cells. For example, embryonic stem cells are more useful because they are pluripotent: they can become any type of cell. Adult stem cells are multipotent: they can be induced to beome some of the body's cell types.
5. One article talked about Harvard researchers who built a cow's kidney from embryonic stem cells. That kidney was then able to successfully produce urine. Surely this could be applied to humans, and provide healthy organs for people needing a transplant. Embryonic stem cells have so much potential for cures!
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