Isn’t all stem cell research the same?
• No! • There are two types: adult stem cell research (ASCR) and embryonic stem cell research (ESCR) • ESCR destroys human life, and cloning is almost always included in this research. • ASCR is ethical stem cell research, because it does not destroy life. ASCR is the only type of stem cell research to have produced any treatments for diseases/conditions. • Frequently, there isn’t any distinguishing of which stem cell research type is being discussed. Knowing which type is at hand is important, because of the ethical concerns involved in ESCR.