Ethics, gene therapy, The Human Genome Project, GMO's

Ethics defintion

Moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting for an activity

How do ethics impact biotechnology?

* potential for harm
* idea of interfering w/ nature
* access/testing new drugs/treatments
* availability and use of info

What was the goal of The Human Genome Project?

To map and sequence all the genes in the human genome

What year did the Human Genome Project occur?

2003

What are the advantages of The Human Genome Project?

* predict/prevent disease
* improve meds
* correct diagnosis
* improve forensics

What are the disadvantages of The Human Genome Project?

* more stress
* social pressure
* discrimination

GMOs are also known as

Transgenic organisms

Advantages of GMOs

* treat diseases
* stuff

Disadvantages of GMOs

* antibiotic resistance transfer to human gut bacteria
* are consumers the test subjects used to see the effects of GMOs?

What is gene therapy?

Replacing defective genes with a functioning cell

What are some advantages of gene therapy?

* cute/treat genetic disorders
* help prevent kids from having genetic illness

What are some disadvantages of gene therapy?

* tested on humans?
* who gets access?