A patient group. A viable fetus. A developing embryo. Great numbers of patients would benefit from the medical knowledge and treatment obtained from this research. It uses embryonic cells created during IVF procedures.
Stem cells can evolve into a variety of human cells.
Genes can be identified that are associated with specific traits. Individuals could be compelled to undergo genetic testing. Genetic testing, and eventually genetic engineering, could be used to select a child's sex and other traits. Identification of a predisposition to a certain disease could be used by employers or insurance companies to discriminate against an individual. Worries that patients may be coerced into choosing euthanasia.