“Through the isolation and manipulation of cells, scientists are finding ways to identify young, regenerating ones that can be used to replace damaged, dead cells in diseased organs. This therapy is similar to the organ transplant process, except that the treatment involves transplanting cells rather than organs. The cells that have shown by far the greatest promise for providing diseased organs with healthy cells are called stem cells.” (Chapter Preface)I. Embryonic stem cell research has called into question the moral ethics of human beings simply because the point at which one is considered “human” is still up for debate and virtually no decision can be made. a) “The vast potential of human embryonic stem cells” does not come without a cost: a human embryo.” (Introduction)CM: For embryonic stem cells to work as intended, an embryo is required which must be killed each time and the process cannot be reused or reversed.b) “For each successful cloning event there are usually hundreds of attempts failed. (Chapter preface) CM: Not only are there hundreds of failed attempts, but there are thousands of scientists around the world experimenting with hundreds of failed attempts.c) “In particular, the sacrifice of human embryos would fundamentally move away from the time-honored Hippocratic ethic that teaches: 'First do no harm.'” (William Cheshire)CM: This is considered Hippocratic because the first step in obtaining embryos is to kill them. This not only harms the embryos, but has taken them to the next step where it is unacceptable.d) “The public conscience has repeatedly reaffirmed the Hippocratic ethic in declarations such as the Nuremberg Code and the Declaration... ... middle of paper …you didn't think about it enough.” (Stem Cells and the President) CM: These are the words of “James Thomson, the foremost stem cell researcher in the United States,” and for a leader to proclaim his profession as he has done is almost mortifying. He basically admitted that the process is really convoluted and downright awful to think about. e) “I am worried about a culture that devalues ​​life. I think my job is to encourage respect for life. On the other hand, I believe that technologies and science will help solve many medical problems, and I have great hope in cures." CM: These are the words that President George W. Bush addressed to two bioethicists at the White House. His words sound desperate, as he actually knows the side effects, but he hopes and believes that the procedures are worth it and that the cells live up to their claimed potential..