Disadvantages As much as advantages abound, there are also downsides regarding stem cell use that could raise concerns at some point. There is always a risk, concerning side effects which could surface during and/or after treatment. Also, the use of these methods could potentially contaminate the human gene pool in the end. Beyond the medical problems, the ethics side of it has to be taken into account. Indeed, there are ethical issues involved in testing this sort of treatment on both humans and animals, as there are in its improper use for purposes such as artificial enhancement.
The Future of Medicine: Stem Cell Therapy
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