81. Genetics Topic: Cloning
Cloning
The
world woke up on February 23, 1997, to the fact that the era of
cloning had dawned. At the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh, Scotland,
embryologist Ian Wilmut produced a live adult lamb from cells
originating in a sheep
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82. Genetics Topic: Preventing Genetic Discrimination
Preventing Genetic Discrimination
Currently,
as many as nine pieces of proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress,
plus many state initiatives, include provisions aimed at protecting
us from genetic discrimination. Prompted by
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83. Genetics Topic: Genetic Discrimination
Genetic Discrimination
One
ethical issue on the genetic horizon that has already begun to
take focus is genetic discrimination. A possible scenario runs like this. In the next few years researchers
will identify and locate most, if
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84. Genetics Topic: Improving our DNA
in March, 1992, at the Genetics , Religion and Ethics
Conference, held at the Texas Medical Center in Houston,
saw the image of the perfect child to be a clear and
present danger.
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85. Genetics Topic: Patenting Genes Some Perspectives
Patenting Genes Some Perspectives
In
1995, the Human Genome Organization (HUGO) issued a statement
opposing the patenting of cDNAs because it would impede the free
flow of scientific information. HUGO is worried that
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86. Genetics Topic: DNA and Social Behavior?
DNA and Social Behavior?
The
popularity of Richard Dawkins book, The Selfish Gene ,
along with the controversy created by sociobiologists , demonstrates
a growing interest in the prospect that scientists will be able
to
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87. Genetics Topic: Patenting Gods Creation?
Patenting Gods Creation?
One
might think that the controversy over whether we should patent
knowledge of DNA sequences would be limited to an argument among
scientists, biotechnology companies, and the government.
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88. Genetics Topic: Should Genes Be Patented?
Should Genes Be Patented?
Some
philosophical questions relevant to patenting DNA are: Should
intellectual knowledge regarding natural processes in principle
be patentable? Does witnessing an existing natural phenomenon
in itself
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89. Genetics Topic: Treating Faulty DNA
Treating Faulty DNA
An
ethical issue which appears in both secular and religious discussions
is the distinction between somatic therapy and germline enhancement.
By somatic therapy we refer to the treatment of a
disease
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90. Genetics Topic: John Westling - Introduction: Do we have dominion over ourse...
John Westling - Introduction: Do we have dominion over ourselves?
John Westling is President of Boston University
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