What can stem cells do for us? We don¡¦t know, exactly. We do know, however, that because stem cells are undifferentiated, (they aren¡¦t committed to becoming a liver cell, say, or a blood cell), scientists may be able to prompt them into becoming whatever type of cell is needed. The cells may also be able to replace damaged or sick cells in a patient with an injury or degenerative disease. Where are scientists …showed first 75 words of 599 total…

…showed last 75 words of 599 total…embryonic stem-cell research, including those who are staunchly pro-life, is that most of the embryos used in the research would otherwise be discarded. What else should we do with the approximately 100,000 embryos currently in fertility-clinic freezers? Research opponents want them put up for adoption. This week three children who were adopted as frozen embryos are scheduled to appear before Congress. The conservative Family Research Council says every frozen embryo deserves "an opportunity to be born."