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ESCR vs. ASCR

Comparing embryonic stem cell research and adult stem cell research

Embryonic Stem Cell Research (ESCR)	Adult Stem Cell Research (ASCR)
Unethical research - involves the destruction of a human embryo.	Ethical research - not harmful to the donor.
Destroys a human life.	Respects and protects human life
Requires cloning (SCNT) for potential treatments	Does not require cloning (SCNT)
Egg harvesting required	No egg harvesting required
Zero treatments for medical conditions	Over 73 treatments* for medical conditions
Pluripotent (ability to become every cell type in the body)	Multipotent (ability to become several different types of cells), with pluripotent potential
Found only in embryos	Found in people of every age and stage of development and in placentas and umbilical cords
Often causes tumors	Does not cause tumors.
High-risk of rejection—even with anti-rejection drugs	No rejection problems—genetic match to the recipient
Help to humans more than decades away	Helping humans now!
Legal in Minnesota—funded with private dollars	Legal in Minnesota—funded with public and private dollars