Embryonic stem cell research has been among the most debated topics in science today and has attracted a great deal attention since it raises moral, religious, and scientific questions. Although scientists believe that embryonic stem cell research is the key to numerous cures of diseases and disabilities millions of patients across the globe suffer from, this route is considered extremely controversial. First of all, what are embryonic stem cells? Embryonic stem cells are basically unspecialized cells that can be manipulated into any of the 220 types of human cells known. Scientists believe that these cells have the potential to cure numerous diseases from Parkinson's to spinal cord injury and help expand medical knowledge. Although this sounds very promising and beneficial to humanity, one must question the cost of obtaining these miracle cells. These stem cells are acquired from blastocysts, which are early developmental stages of human embryos. Once the...