Genetic Ethics Articles :
Introduction:
When is comes to the ethics of science much of common concern is about genetics. Should we be allowed to pick which genes our children will have? What gender our child is? Eliminate genetics diseases? In this article review you will learn about a new procedure, soon to be approved in the UK, that could potentially eliminate several deadly genetic diseases, but it involves two eggs, from different people and sperm. That’s right! 3 different people.
Assignment: Read three articles and do the following:
● Answer questions of understanding throughout the text (based on snippets pulled out of the text)
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Article #1 UK may approve three-parent pregnancies to end several genetic diseases https://www.geek.com/news/uk-may-approve-three-parent-pregnancies-potentially-ending-several-genetic-diseases-1594999/
1) How does the last sentence in the first paragraph above relate to what we have already learned? Think about the difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
2) How exactly do we get three parents? explain in your own words who the three parents are.
3) Write summary in 100 or more words.
4) Identify questions(at least 3) that could be explored further.
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Article #2 Three-person babies ‘in two years’ – says science review
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-27678464
5) Explain in your own words the difference between method 1 and method 2.
6) Write summary in 100 or more words.
7) Identify questions(at least 3) that could be explored further.
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Article #3 Two embryos used to form one healthy baby may be a reality within 2 years.
Two Embryos Used To Form One Healthy Baby May Be A Reality Within Two Years
Much of our ethics is based on our personal experiences and learnings throughout our lives.
8) What is your opinion about these articles?
9) Write a two paragraph opinion essay about what you have just read. Remember this is your opinion, which can’t be right or wrong.
10)Develop 3 questions that you have that could be explored after reading these articles.