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==Controversy over human embryonic stem cell research==
 
==Controversy over human embryonic stem cell research==
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A vocal minority of scientists supports embryonic stem cell research, even though adult stem cells are just as viable. The controversy arises from the fact that embryonic stem cells are, by definition, taken from unborn children, which pro-life people strongly oppose.
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Wolfgang Lillge, M.D. wrote:
 
Wolfgang Lillge, M.D. wrote:
 
*The question of stem cells is currently the dominant subject in the debate over [[biotechnology]] and [[human genetics]]: Should we use [[embryonic stem cells]] or [[adult stem cells]] for future medical therapies? [http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/winter01/stem_cell.html]
 
*The question of stem cells is currently the dominant subject in the debate over [[biotechnology]] and [[human genetics]]: Should we use [[embryonic stem cells]] or [[adult stem cells]] for future medical therapies? [http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/winter01/stem_cell.html]

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