There are multiple tactics of accessing stem cells; these cells can be collected through umbilical cord blood, bone marrow, many organs, the skin, blood vessels, etc. This eliminates the controversy and proves another reason that the research into stem cells and their uses is vital. These means can be more favorable than embryos to some people and their beliefs. Tissue stem cells are another derivation and way to obtain the cells. “Tissue stem cells allow us to develop, grow, heal, and replace worn out cells” (Lewis). Furthermore, the development of iPS cells have shown that adult cells can, “become pluripotent, similar to embryonic cells” (Lewis). Even with these controversies, stem cells have still proven how valuable they are in medicine. While there is mounting evidence of the benefits of stem cells in medicine, there are few medical community and government approved uses. In fact, there is only one use of stem cells in Britain that has been approved: haematopoietic stem cell transplants, or bone marrow transplants (Lewis). This treats problems in the immune system and blood. Skin grafts and corneal repair are other ways stem cells are being currently used. The fact that medical use of stem cells is so controversial is not easily understandable considering one of the only approved uses does not even involve embryonic stem cells, but in fact bone marrow. While stem cells have proven that they can be revolutionary in their accomplishments, there …show more content…
The regenerative capabilities of stem cells can change the course of medicine, so much so that they could, “help to develop new therapies for many different diseases, from cancer to multiple sclerosis” (Lewis). The possibilities made available by stem cells must be taken more into consideration and they should, without a doubt, become more involved in medical practices. This is crucial because of the medical advancements in repairing the human body and treating an abundance of diseases. Stem cells lead to endless possibilities, could change an innumerable amount of lives, and give people opportunities that have previously never been thought