5 Amazing Facts about Stem Cells
4. There is a pro-life debate around embryonic stem cell research as opponents argue that harvesting embryonic stem cells kills a potential life. Although research is now being undertaken to rectify this, it still is not successful. However proponents of embryonic stem cell research argue that the benefits far more outweigh the loss of a potential life. Another reason for the debate is the lack of transparency in the research process. When the research process is more transparent and the benefits more visible to all, maybe there would be a change in the public’s perception about stem cell usage.
5. Pluripotency, where the stem cells divide a lot making it difficult to identify a specific set of specialized cell is one of the disadvantages of stem cell therapy. Hyper toxicity is another problem that scientists encounter when doing stem cell research.
It is important to make people understand about stem cell research and also dispel possible doubts as they have amazing potential in curing many of the dreaded diseases.
