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Article: The ethics weave in human genomics, embryonic stem cell research, and therapeutic cloning: promoting and protecting society's interests.
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- Albany Law Review
- Article date:
- March 22, 2002
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This essay discusses a value-based connection between the emerging technologies of human genomics, embryonic stem cell research, and therapeutic cloning. The analysis presents what is described as an "ethics weave" to highlight the value-based connection between today's major forms of bioengineering. The argument is that human life constitutes the most basic human value that must weave through a sound ethical analysis of life sciences research.
The emphasis on the value of human life is evident both in human genomics and embryonic stem cell research, including therapeutic cloning. First, the breakthroughs in human genomics raise many ethical concerns. The death ...