How Ethical are Stem Cells?

Stem cells have long been thought of as a miracle cure for disease. With their genetic flexibility to become almost any cell, the stem cell has the potential to fix even organs, which have very little potential to recover as they resist self cloning. The article on nature dives into the potential for stem cells in medicine with their regenerative properties, while also confronting the implications of researching with the cells of a potential human life.

Stem Cells

Though there is such a vast market and potential for the stem cell, there are many ethical implications when considering its use. There is much debate over the consent of the woman who's cells are potential subjects and her guarantee of confidentiality when donating the cells. The possible risks of testing with stem cells in medical research, which include the possible formation of tumors and immunological reactions are also touched on in the article.