“Through cell isolation and manipulation, scientists are finding ways to identify young, regenerative cells that can be used to replace damaged or dead cells in diseased organs. . This therapy is similar to the process of organ transplantation, only the treatment involves the transplantation of cells rather than organs. The cells that have shown by far the most promise in providing healthy cells to diseased organs are called stem cells. (Preface to the chapter)I. Embryonic stem cell research has called into question the moral ethics of human beings simply because when one is considered “human” is still up for debate and virtually incapable of making a decision. a) “The vast potential of human embryonic stem cells comes at a cost: a human embryo. (Introduction) CM: For embryonic stem cells to function as they should, an embryo is required and must be killed each time, and the process cannot be reused or reversed. b) “For every successful cloning event there are usually hundreds of failed attempts. (Chapter Preface) CM: Not only are there hundreds of failed attempts, but thousands of scientists around the world experience hundreds of failed attempts. c) “In particular, sacrificing human embryos would fundamentally deviate from long-standing Hippocratic ethics. which teaches: “First, do no harm. » » (William Cheshire) CM: This is considered Hippocratic because the first step taken to obtain the embryos is to kill them. Not only does this harm the embryos, but it takes us to a completely higher stage, where this is unacceptable. d) “Public consciousness has repeatedly reaffirmed the Hippocratic ethic in declarations such as the Nuremberg Code and the Declaration... ... middle of paper ... you haven't thought about it enough. (Stem Cells and the President) CM: These are the words of “James Thomson, the foremost stem cell researcher in the United States,” and for a leader to proclaim his own profession as he did is almost mortifying. He basically admitted that the process is indeed twisted and downright horrible to imagine. e) “I worry about a culture that devalues ​​life. I think my job is to encourage respect for life. On the other hand, I believe that technologies and science will help solve many medical problems, and I have high hopes for a cure. » CM: These are the words that President George W. Bush spoke to two bioethicists at the White House. His words are almost desperate, in that he actually knows the side effects, but hopes and believes that the procedures are worth it and that the cells will live up to their potential...