This work addresses the issues of stem cell
research by briefly describing the research itself and the expert opinions of its potential as a way to develop cures or diseases that have previously confounded many
medical scientists. The paper then goes on to thoroughly discuss the stem cell research issue as a
political/ethical/moral issue, tracing the
evolution of the issue through the
various legislative processes and through the various bioethics groups who both support and oppose the research. The work also shows the overall evolution of stem cell research as an issue facing the American people, and the medical world specifically, as one that may severely challenge the culture of the United States as it continues to define its recognized major role in the development of disease treatment and cure. Introduction Stem Cell Research Explored Stem Cell Biology, a Political Issue Stem Cell Legislation Conclusion