A Brief Scientific and Catholic Viewpoint on Ethics of Stem Cell Research and Therapy Volume 8 - Issue 1

Ernst R Von Schwarz, MD, PhD*

• Southern California Hospital Heart Institute, Culver City, CA, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Euclid University, Washington DC

Received:March 08, 2023;   Published: March 16, 2023

Corresponding author:Ernst R Von Schwarz, MD, PhD, Southern California Hospital Heart Institute, Culver City, CA, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Euclid University, Washington DC

DOI: 10.32474/JAAS.2023.08.000277

 

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Abstract

Stem cell therapy has gained widespread attention in recent years due to reports of miraculous healings after spinal injuries as well as cure from HIV or other improvements of injuries or chronic degenerative diseases. Ethical issues and public concerns surround stem cells and stem cell therapy, which is one of the most socially controversial area of modern science in our times [1]. Different viewpoint from scientists and theologians are briefly discussed regarding stem cell research and therapy based on three questions:

a. Question: Is stem cell research ethically of concern?

b. Question: Does the source matter?

c. Question: Is stem cell therapy ethically justifiable?

Abstract| Introduction| Is Stem Cell Research Ethical?| Does the Source Matter?| Is Stem Cell Therapy Ethical?| Disclosures| References|