Health

Is it ethical to use human embryos for medical research?

For

It can lead to cures for serious diseases.

Against

It involves destroying potential human life.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I would cheerfully, and with immeasurable pride, give over my embryos or eggs to save lives .
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  • The first point just means a lot of research is needed.
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Against

  • By the logic of life beginning at conception, this research should be shut down.
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  • Each discarded embryo is a life that's snuffed out.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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