The manipulation of genes in organisms has raised several ethical issues concerning the commercial exploitation of living systems. The profound value of the ability to explore and utilize life is great. However, this does not justify it, and the moral implications of the science need to be discussed and addressed. This Interdisciplinary Qualifying Project uses a utilitarian and deontological critique of the science to determine whether it should be carried out.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Bush, Joseph Caissie
• Serra, Ryan William

Subject

• Well-Being
• Health
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04D057I

Keyword

• Stem cells
• Transgenic animals

Advisor

• Sanbonmatsu, John

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright