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A Legitimacy and Management System of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research - focus on trends in legislation of human embryonic stem cell research -

Biomedical research is opening new frontiers in treatment of disease, understanding physiological processes, and increasing knowledge. On the other hands, the advance in this field come with a host of ethical quandaries. Yet, this research presents us, as humans, with incredible opportunities to better the lives of almost everyone. Thus, to extent that such research is to be permitted, it should be done under stringent ethical guidelines. Bans or other limitations on embryonic stem cell research do not accomplish their purported goal of saving embryos from destruction. Every year, Thousands of embryos are created through the IVF protocols as part of infertility treatments. Many of these embryos end being destroyed for a variety of reasons. The creation and destruction of these embryos can be ethical, provided that the guiding principle through the entire process remains the best interest of the embryo, thus recognizing the embryo’s humanity. The approach outlined by the present Article allows for a principled support of embryonic stem cell research while acknowledging the humanity of the embryo.