The controversy that surrounds embryonic stem cell research has varied angles to it, chief among them being the ethical and moral values attached to it. During the Presidency of George W. Bush, stringent policies were framed in 2001 regarding limited research in this field. President Bush allowed research on only 21 'stem cell lines' that were produced before he took over charge as the US president. The scientific and public community was left in rage, as it saw the end of further growth in the stem cells research. In 2009, President Barack Obama lifted the federal funding ban on embryonic stem cell research, making it a historic moment in the American medical research fraternity. Let's explore more about embryonic stem cell research pros and cons in this article.
