1. Stem Cell Research
By: Nicholas Medich

2. Background
Stem Cells are found in large organisms. They are special because they can become other types of cells through their division.
Research started due to findings by Ernest A. McCulloch and James E. Till in the 1960s (“Stem Cell”).

3. Background (Cont.) More about Stem Cells
More about Ernest A. McCulloch
More about James E. Till
(”David Silverman/Getty Images")

4. Reasons for Research
The potential exists to be the cure for several diseases, including blindness, deafness, and several types of cancer ("Update: Stem-Cell Research").
Eggs and sperm could be donated a little cost through IVF clinics at the owner’s consent (“Stem Cell”).

5. More on Reasons for Research
Editorial Supporting Research
Interesting Development
(“Stem Cell”)

6. Arguments Against Research
The embryonic research would involve destroying human embryos.
This is not a reasonable possibility for several religious and moral values ("Update: Stem-Cell Research").

7. More information against research
Read the opinion of George W. Bush
Read a transcript from theNational Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB)
("Jeremy Eagle")

8. Government Policy
View Bush’s Policy
View the Current Federal Policy

9. Civics Connection
This is an issue that is troubling several branches of the government.
In the future, it could be an issue as famous as abortion.