Stem cells in medicine

• What is the main topic of the study material?

  Stem Cells in Medicine
• Why are some people against stem cell research?

  They believe embryos shouldn't be used for experiments
• What do some people prioritize over the rights of embryos?

  Curing patients who are suffering
• Where do some unwanted embryos used for research come from?

  Fertility clinics
• What is one argument in favor of stem cell research?

  Unwanted embryos would be destroyed otherwise
• How do governments respond to the debate over stem cell use?

  They make laws about their use
• What is the current status of stem cell research?

  It's still in early stages with much work needed
• What can be grown from donor or embryonic stem cells?

  Tissues for transplantation
• Why might transplanted tissues be rejected by a patient?

  Due to immune response against foreign cells
• What is one reason why some people oppose stem cell research?

  They believe embryos are human lives