Why is harvesting adult stem cells less controversial than harvesting embryonic stem cells?

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HIX Tutor · Accepted Answer

undefined Harvesting adult stem cells is generally less controversial than harvesting embryonic stem cells for a few reasons. First, adult stem cells can be taken from the person's own body, like from their bone marrow or blood, so there are no ethical concerns about harming embryos. Second, adult stem cells have been used in medical treatments for a long time, so they are more well-established and accepted. Finally, because adult stem cells are already partially specialized, they may be less likely to form tumors or cause other problems when used in treatments. So, it is less controversial to use adult stem cells because they can be taken without harming embryos, they are more established, and they may be safer for patients.

Connor Abernathy · Answer

because embryonic cell are looked at as potential humans, so using them in research or medication as if it means killing a human to do so, but adult cells come from a part of this human, for example blood or skin which would not kill the individual when taken .