A Terrible Beauty is Born: Clones, Genes and the Future of Mankind
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Genetics and its related technologies are revolutionizing the world. The media regularly reports on controversies over the latest genetically modified food, human gene therapy or cancer chip technology. Maverick scientists are trying to clone humans, and the human genome sequence is on the Internet. A whole series of ethical dilemmas is now unleashed. The question has become not "can we?" but "should we?" By demystifying genetic engineering and exploring basic biology, A Terrible Beauty is Born explains how cloning technology is an extension of processes that occur constantly in nature. This text is key for students and professionals in the fields of biology, philosophy, religion and health sciences.
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Univ. of London, UK. Text discusses how genetic research has impacted life. Examines the current research in gene cloning technology and explains how these processes occur naturally in nature. Poses the ethical issues raised in cloning plants, animals, and humans. Hardcover, softcover available. DNLM: Bioethical Issues--Popular Issues.
A Terrible Beauty is Born: Clones, Genes and the Future of Mankind,Brendan Curran,CRC,0415287081,Bioethical Issues,Cloning,Genetics,Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics,Moral and ethical aspects,Philosophy & Social Aspects,Popular Works,Science,Science/Mathematics,Social Aspects,Technology,Bio-ethics,Medical / General,Medical genetics,Popular science
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