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Ethics in biotechnology (GM crops (benefits (produces healthier food …
Ethics in biotechnology
Ethical decision
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process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in a manner consistent with ethical principles
Definition
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Bioethics – area of ethics that deals with the implications of biological research and biotechnological applications, especially in medical field.
GM crops
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examples
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soybeans with an inserted gene that renders them resistant to weed-killers such as Roundup. “Nutritionally enhanced”
benefits
produces healthier food
- eliminating trans fat or caffeine
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Economics, The Role of Science, and Communication
Patenting of intellectual property may be lucrative, but may also pose ethical and scientific problems.
Accurate, honest communication is vital to the success of science.
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Cloning
known as “somatic cell nuclear transfer” (SCNT), the technical process by which cloning is performed
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the human question
Informed consent
patients have the right to be fully informed about the potential effects / risks of the experimental treatment.
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