This IQP investigates the medical importance of transgenic animals, and discusses the trials and tribulations of accepting this biotechnology throughout society. First, it introduces the most common techniques used to create genetically modified animals, as well as definitions of each classification. Next, we discuss the controversial topic of whether transgenic animals should be made, as their benefits to society are weighed against the costs. Finally, this report examines the patent-ability of animals, and the impact that process has on research and commercial applications.

• 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

• Caron, Lauren Kimberly
• Oku, Yuko

Subject

• Well-Being
• Health
• Security
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082504-152216

Keyword

• Transgenic animals

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-08-25

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

License

• All rights reserved