hese cloned embryos could become skin cells, they would be identical to the patient and pose no risk of rejection. This way burn patients wouldn’t have to go through the painful process of skin grafting. Replacing stem cells can even help with things as delicate as the eye. Replacing dead cells in the retina with new ones may someday cure glaucoma and macular degeneration which are incurable. The only way this is going to be possible is with federal funding. Stem cell research holds great potential for the treatment of a number of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, diabetes and spinal cord injuries. Over the last several years there has been an explosion of science that has prompted excitement in the research communities, as well as concerns around the ethical issues raised by science. Stem Cell research is a new medical technology that might revolutionize treatment of some of the most damaging disease that exist today. So why would we not want to use federal funds to support the research?...
