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Science and technology have caused great leaps in the advancement of human nature. It has aided in saving the lives of millions, yet ironically it has also deliberately taken lives away from those who are innocent and have no means of defending themselves. One branch of science that has recently been growing is embryonic stem-cell research. This research is beneficial in many ways, but it also has a disadvantage. In order to obtain the purest …

…Knowing that the end does not justify the means gives a good reason for why research should not include purposely harming newly formed embryos. The research is acceptable if the embryo died naturally, and it is also acceptable in the placenta as seen in Family Law, just as long as the baby was not purposely put at risk. If the research continued safely and morally, it could change and save the lives of millions forever.