Thursday, April 8, 2010

Introduction to Ethics in Genetics

Guiding Questions
1. Just because we can do something, should we do it?
2. Are there certain situations where using genetic technology is right/wrong?
3. Can we ever be positive of all the side effects of cloning or other genetic technologies? Explain.

Basic Cloning Diagram: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/images/cloning.gif

"Cloned Beef: It May be What's for Dinner" Seattle Times
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003498256_clone28.html

"Having a Cow over Cloned Beef" MSN
http://www.cnbc.com/id/17030182/Having_A_Cow_Over_Cloned_Beef

"Cloned Milk and Meat: Where's the Beef?" Live Science
http://www.livescience.com/health/080109-animal-cloning.html

"Are we eating cloned meat?" Scientific American
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=are-we-eating-cloned-meat