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What are some of the ethical concerns to be aware of when it comes to embryonic stem cell research?

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What are some of the ethical concerns to be aware of when it comes to embryonic stem cell research?

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This new area of research has great potential, but it is not without its controversies. Many ethical dilemmas surface because of the creation and destruction of human blastocysts, as well as the potential to clone an entire human being (reproductive cloning). The donation of embryos for research purposes requires informed consent that adequately advises donors on how the embryo will be used and their rights after the embryo is given.