<Tab/>Stem cells are master cells in the body that can grow into other types of cells. These cells include red blood cells, which carry oxygen to various parts of the body, white blood cells, which fight off infection in the body, and platelets which help clot blood in the event of a cut. If a person's blood stem cells become damaged due to diseases, cancer, or leukemia, the only hope …showed first 75 words of 574 total…

…showed last 75 words of 574 total…to cure so many life threatening diseases, we must take action to do what is necessary. Although the argument comes up that, it is morally wrong to do this research on aborted fetuses, for example, but if the fetus is already aborted, why should it go to waste. Even in the death of the fetus, it could contribute to a cure for millions. That is why I believe that stem cell research must be done.