Why would scientist study embryos?

Answer 1

Yes. Early stages of research are able to use embryonic stem-cells instead of adult stem-cells, and are much more cost effective in a field that is already woefully underfunded for the potential benefits.

Answer 2

Embryos are studied because they show the wonderful similarity that all species have when they are in utero (in the womb). We all start out with similar features, such as a tail, and as our genetic codes trigger certain cells to grow and others to replicate, we gradually develop into our specific species.

Embryos show a common pattern of development that help to give evidence to the fact that we evolved from a common ancestor, though all that remains to show of that common lineage is so radically altered as we develop into infants and then adults.

Answer 3

There are many reasons from pure curiosity to trying to figure out how to cure diseases.