Genetic Research
There are many types of genetic research that are being studying and utilized throughout the world today. There are many ethical and moral issues that arise when discussing genetic research and they have created a heated debate among the many religious faith traditions and their teachings. Perhaps the most divisive categories of genetic research include embryonic and stem cell research, as well as prenatal screening and diagnosis. Stem cell research is an unending controversial issue. Many people do not know exactly what stem cell research is, or how it could affect the lives of many people around the world. Most people are also oblivious to what stem cells actually are and where they come from as well as their uses in the human body. As far as prenatal screening is concerned, the same questions are constantly asked. Despite the delicate issues that are presented in terms of genetic research, scientists everywhere seem to be very optimistic. Representatives of Judaism and Catholicism have very different views concerning the many aspects genetic research. Whether or not that research will be allowed to continue in a free way is still to be decided. Genetic research is not a future concern, it is a present concern, it is happening now and it is becoming more and more important for people everywhere to learn about it and what some religions teach about it.
A stem cell can be defined as a "generic" cell that can make exact copies of itself indefinitely ("Stem Cell Basics"). But to fully understand stem cells, one must first know the history. The history of stem cell research had a rather benevolent beginning in the mid 1800's with the discovery that some cells ...