Critique
In this chapter the author reported about cord blood stems cells. The author stated that cord blood stem cells are an alternative for embryonic stem cells. I have the same point of view on a number of his opinions about cord blood stem cells. Moreover, this source of deriving stem cells is secure for embryos, so it does not lead to controversy between science and society. My first reaction was positive while I was reading this chapter, but then it turned to negative because I cannot understand why scientists aim to derive stem cells from embryos while they have enough sources. The author explained his opinion very clear that even a person who does not know much about stem cells, will understand what the chapter about. In addition, the author supported his point of view by giving examples and sufficient evidences. I partly support what the author written in this chapter. I agree that cord blood stem cells have a lot of benefits that scientists can use to treat a wide array of diseases, cancers and many other disorders. However, I strongly disagree with author’s statement that storage of cord blood for private use is not necessary. For instance, if someone’s cord blood consists of hereditary disorders, it is not useful for public use. Nevertheless, it is of service to use by siblings. Even if people may never use their stored cord blood stem cells, it is their right to keep them. Deeply analyzing importance of cord blood stem cells, I arrived at a conclusion that deriving stem cells from embryos should be banned, and government should fund the cord blood stem cells research.
1 comment:
Hi~ Mirjan. I'm Jeewon.
In this time your summary is talking about cord blood stem cells. It maked me very interesting that whenever you bring the new topic as well as one of the my curiosities that if cord blood stem cells have same effects with embryonic stem cells, why they continue to experiment even killing embryo. Anyway, I expect your next topic. Thanks.
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