71. Genetics Topic: The Abortion Controversy Intensifies
The Abortion Controversy Intensifies
Perhaps
the most divisive moral issue in America is the practice of abortion
on demand. The advance of genetic knowledge and the development
of more sophisticated reproductive technologies will
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72. Genetics Topic: Testing Early in Pregnancy
Testing Early in Pregnancy
The
Roman Catholic tradition has set strong precedents regarding the
practice of abortion. The precedent against aborting the unborn
is clear from the Second Vatican Council: . . . from the
moment of
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73. Genetics Topic: Where Does the Church Stand?
Where Does the Church Stand?
It
is clear that many religious ethicists oppose genetic discrimination .
In 1989, the Church and Society commission of the World Council
of Churches released a study document, Biotechnology:
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74. Genetics Topic: The Gene Myth
The Gene Myth
One
important issue is the difference between the public perception
of genetic function and laboratory truth. It pertains to the growing
popular image of the gene as the all-determining factor in the
human condition, and
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75. Genetics Topic: Overcoming Preconception Relating to Assisted Reproductive T...
Overcoming Preconception Relating to Assisted Reproductive Technologies
David F Albertini , Professor Tufts University Medical Center
HARTs current status, future prospects
Chronology of HARTs and
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76. Genetics Topic: Biotechnology and International Trade
Biotechnology and International Trade Calestous Jouma , Director, Science, Technology and Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Biotechnology in Global Trade
Technology and institutions
Risk
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77. Genetics Topic: Legal Issues Panel Discussion
Legal Issues Panel Discussion
WIPO
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Does not actually grant patents
Clearing house for international patent applications
Chapter I - search
Chapter II - opinion
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78. Genetics Topic: Opening Remarks: Brent Waters
Opening Remarks: Brent Waters
Brent
Waters is the Director of the Center for Ethics and Values at Garrett
Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Topic
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Laurence O'Connell
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79. Genetics Topic: Ronald Cole-Turner
Ronald Cole-Turner
I want to
invite you to think with me briefly now about research on human embryos,
including research using stem cells derived from human embryos. We want to ask
about the limits of this research. In particular I
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80. Genetics Topic: Sondra Wheeler
Sondra Wheeler
How should the moral issues associated with embryonic stem cell research be addressed within religious communities?
With careful and chastened attention to the facts.
The first
requirement for religious
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