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A time for restraint.

F E Young1

  • 1Reformed Theological Seminary, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-3399, USA.

Science (New York, N.Y.)
|February 26, 2000
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Embryonic stem cell research, which involves destroying human embryos, raises significant ethical concerns. Due to these moral and legal debates, federal funding for this research is currently inappropriate.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Stem Cell Research

Background:

  • The use of human embryos in research presents a significant ethical dilemma for the 21st century.
  • Embryonic stem cell research, unlike recombinant DNA technology, involves the destruction of living human embryos.
  • Public perception views this research as potentially immoral, illegal, and unnecessary, necessitating a cautious approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the ethical considerations surrounding human embryonic stem cell research.
  • To evaluate the appropriateness of federal funding for research involving human embryos and derived pluripotent cells.

Main Methods:

  • Ethical analysis of stem cell research involving human embryos.
  • Review of public and legal perspectives on embryonic stem cell research.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchGenetics and Reproduction

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  • Assessment of the ethical implications of federal funding for such research.

    • Main Results:

    • Embryonic stem cell research poses profound ethical challenges due to the destruction of human embryos.
    • Widespread ethical, moral, and legal objections exist regarding the use of human embryos for research.
    • Federal funding for research involving human embryos or their derived pluripotent cells is deemed inappropriate pending ethical resolution.

    Conclusions:

    • Proceeding with human embryonic stem cell research requires extreme caution due to ethical complexities.
    • Further deliberation and resolution of ethical issues are essential before federal funding can be considered.
    • The ethical debate surrounding human embryonic stem cell research is a critical issue requiring careful consideration and societal consensus.