Genetic Therapy/Engineering
Index page- David Bland
This topic is of particular interest to me because I am a biology major considering going into the medical profession. Genetic therapy and its research provides potential options for debilitating hereditary diseases. This application of genetic knowledge and technology has enormous ramifications for medical practice and ethics. Gene therapy deals with improving the human condition via genetic recombination of DNA. That information is then reinserted into an organism to elicit a specific outcome, usually to compensate for a protein deficiency.
Regardless of an individual's stance on the issue, I believe there should be steps taken to better educate the public on this issue so informed decisions can be made. I would hope that this site and the others within the class provide a resource that people can use to become more knowledgeable on genetic issues.
Honors 210 Website Monmouth Web site
Ideal Brain Trust Links
Group Page Evolution Intelligence GMOs
Stem Cells part 1 Stem Cells part 2
Pertinent Genetic Technology/Therapy Information
Scientific Implications/Controversy
Societal/Ethical Considerations
Course Relationship/Topic Comparison
Challenges, Concerns, & Benefits
Movie Watching Suggestions for further Understanding
Assorted Stuff
This website was created for the course Honors 210:The Ideal at Monmouth College.