Stem cells have the potential to help mankind in a way that no other medical breakthroughs can. According to some (National Institute of Health, 2008; Cell Medicine, 2008), embryonic stem cells have the potential to cure diabetes, cell degeneration, vision and hearing loss, spinal cord injury, and even Parkinson’s disease, as well as many others. Stem cell research can really benefit the future generations of mankind and will serve a purpose that will mark history.

Figure 11: The Uses of Stem Cells
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/03/health_stem_cell_guide/html/2.stm