McEssay Formula-1

Ok. Here is an attempt at a commentary (I failed my lit essay though for last year...):

I believe that stem cell research should be encouraged. Despite the fact that manipulating stem cells is considered unethical to many, research undergoing in this area of science can help to save lives from otherwise incurable diseases and from rejection in transplants.

First of all, stem cell research can be the key in discovering the treatment for many diseases and the method of prevention for rejection of organs during transplants. For example, scientists have found that, by injecting two drugs, Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor and Mozobil, they can force a Lymphoma patient's bone marrow to produce more blood-making stem cells, thus effectively curing them. This simple and effective treatment reduces the rate of failure tremendously and does not put the patient in risk of complications, which is frequent for other types of temporary treatment. As such, engaging in stem cell research will allow for more lives to be saved, thus justifying that its benefits are more than what has been sacrificed.

However, many have argued that the manipulation of stem cells have been deemed unethical. They think that researchers, faced with the fact that stem cells can modify their structures to that of other cells in the human body, will attempt to play god by controlling the stem cells to their own will. For example, scientists might make use of stem cells to strengthen an athlete's muscles, thus giving them an unfair advantage. As such, they think that, since control of stem cells can give some humans more advantage over other humans, it would be deemed as playing god, and as such, make stem cell research unethical.

Although this argument cannot be entirely denied, however, I would like to point out that the benefits of stem cell research are altogether much greater than the possible cons. Furthermore, if measures are made to prevent researchers from manipulating stem cells to their own will, I am certain that unethical effects of stem cell research will be kept at a minimum. For example, if regular inspections are made at the researchers' laboratory, it can expose any illegal experiments. I, personally, feel that the human race should not stop at achieving a greater cause even if we risk something during the process.

To conclude, stem cell research should continue as the fruition of its results can potentially save many lives. Although many people argue that stem cell research is unethical due to the fact that scientists are literally playing god, and that such an argument cannot be entirely denied; however, suitable control will bring the cons of unethical stem cell research to a minimal, and instead brings more attention to the benefits of stem cell research.


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To conclude this drony blog post, never burn midnight oil *yawn*. Ok I was referring to RE.