Where do stem cells come from? A stem cell is a primitive type of cell that can be developed into developing into most of the 220 types of cells found in the human body (e.g. blood cells, heart cells, brain cells, etc). Some researchers regard them as offering the greatest potential for the alleviation of human suffering since the development of antibiotics. Millions of Americans suffer from diseases that may eventually be treated more effectively …showed first 75 words of 770 total…

…showed last 75 words of 770 total…life and wellness instead of destruction. There is no easy answer to the debate and it will continue as long as man exists. Alternatives using adult stem cells are being presented to us with positive results. These new breakthroughs may be the catalyst to ending the debate because there will no longer be a need to use embryos for research. Reference: Do No Harm (2004). Stem cell news. Retrieved on December 13, 2004 from http://www.stemcellresearch.org/