Science and Space (Jennifer Ackerman):
- Emphasizes evaluating transgenic organisms individually for risks and benefits.
- Genetic engineering can address global food challenges but isn't a panacea.
- Debate over Golden Rice's efficacy in combating vitamin A deficiency.
- Calls for cautious approach to biotech foods, balancing risks and benefits.
27 Advantages and Disadvantages of GM Foods (TheGlobalIssues blog):
- Advantages: Insect resistance, stronger crops, larger production, environmental protection, and more nutritious foods.
- Disadvantages: Allergic reactions, environmental impacts, decreased biodiversity, and economic concerns.
- Warns of potential risks such as gene transfer and corporate consolidation.
Stem Cells: A Medical Breakthrough:
- Arguments for embryonic stem cell research: Medical potential, utilitarianism, and efficiency.
- Arguments against: Value of life, advocating for alternatives, and scientific limitations.
- Central issue revolves around the moral status of the human embryo.
Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research and Ethics (G. Hug):
- Ethical debates center on conflicting moral principles and diverse religious perspectives.
- Varying views on the moral status of embryos, ranging from full moral status to treating embryos as organic material.
- Religious perspectives differ regarding the permissibility of stem cell research.
These articles provide insights into the ethical and practical considerations surrounding genetic engineering, GM foods, and stem cell research, highlighting the complexity of these issues.
