American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Transgenics
Utilizing the developments in transgenic biotechnology and genetic engineering for use in the medical fields raises ethical questions.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Primer on Ethics and Crossing Species Boundaries
Examine boundaries between science and ethics as scientists work with genetic testing and discovery.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Religion and Ethics Weekly: Dr. Francis S. Collins Interview
Read a discussion with Francis S. Collins, director of the Human Genome Project, who touches on the role that faith plays in his profession. Collins discusses the Human Genome Project and its goals and results, genetic disorders, and the...
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: The Secret of How Life Works [Pdf]
In this Biotechnology Institute issue, get a glimpse the ethical implications of work done on the study of DNA and genetics.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Designer Babies: Ethical Considerations
Ethical considerations are discussed in an article about the scientific ability to create "designer babies." Identify safety, moral use, effect on society, and whether it is for enhancement or therapy when humans have the option to...
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Gene Therapy [Pdf]
The articles in this biotechnology magazine will help students understand the benefits of gene therapy, while encouraging them to think about the challenges of defining its ethical use.
Other
Canadian Institutes of Health Research: Human Stem Cell Research [Pdf]
A recent study in which the authors examined the health and ethical issues related to human stem cell research. As a result of this study, Canada did allow human stem cell research to proceed. The report is in PDF format.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Primer on Ethics and Human Clonings
This artical evaluates the ethics involved with cloning humans. Issues such as legal rights and protection and determining whether it is unnatural self-engineering are addressed.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life's Greatest Miracle: Stem Cell Debate
This essay from NOVA: "Life's Greatest Miracle" explores the debate over the use of embryonic stem cells in scientific research.