If there is one question that is controversial in scientist's minds today, it would regard Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research. As mankind takes makes tremendous technological advances daily we find ourselves at the brink of a seemingly godlike role; the power to create and restore life. Regulation or possible abolishment of stem cell research has become a very difficult issue to deal with, due to the fact that no one can seem to compromise a decision. While the benefits of such research are obvious there are issues that have developed. . Unfortunately, scientists and even the public generally have no say in matters of this magnitude. Despite the medical breakthrough that embryonic stem cell research has created, our society finds itself subject to political, economical and moral destruction pending its approval.
In recent studies embryonic stem cell research has been shown to regenerate brain cells in people with Alzheimer's disease. In other words scientists are very likely now capable of aiding people with Alzheimer's disease to regain their mental competence. An article in the Journal of Neuroscience stated that, "The strategy can be applied to create human neurons with Alzheimer's disease or any other neurodegenerative disease using human embryonic stem cells." (64) That also has large expectations because Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading killers of elderly people. It has implications to the medical world too because there are so many brain related diseases. There is very large interest in that particular area. .
Another benefit of Embryonic Stem Cell Research is that the introduction of stem cells into the brain or spinal cord to allow movement again. Imagine yourself as Christopher Reeves, who once played the role as superman. A horse riding accident now causes you to need assistance to do everyday tasks such as bathing, eating, and everything else included in the nightmare known as paralysis.
