Cloning can be very dangerous and there are many risks involved, since our society and technology isn't yet acquainted with the subject. ... Some main reasons why cloning is not a good idea are the health risks that are involved with it. These vary from the mutation of genes, and some emotional risks, to risks of people abusing the technological ability to clone. ... However, the fact that there are too many good things we can receive from cloning, in my mind, greatly outweighs the notion that there are also many dangers and risks....

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Technology plays a critical role in this respect, where increased understanding of human genetics helps to more efficiently find which people may be at risk. ... There are obvious benefits to being genetically tested for being at risk for cancer. ... For one, it may cause psychological harm to an individual that has been identified as at risk. ... Nurses are most involved in setting up these preventive clinical trials. ...

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Another big problem involved with cloning, are the emotional risks. ... There are so many dangers and health risks that come along with cloning that continuing to experiment with it is only asking for trouble in the future. ...

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" With all these health risks involved, I don't think anyone should purchase anything with BPA in it. Just the fact that you are risking so many health issues should deter people away. ... "Industry scientists and other critics point to industry-funded studies that show little to no risk to humans, especially to adults. ... I just don't think that the potential risk outweighs the good in this situation. ... Although there are studies that show the risk is lower for adults I think children are more at risk. ...

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Genetically modified crops are not a good idea in society as they pose too many health risks among our society. ... Otherwise we will avoid any products that have been genetically modified if we know it has certain health risks. ... There are many risks and benefits with the introduction of new technology and genetic manipulation is no different. ... It's also important to help warn the community of health risks. ... I believe that it should be managed properly in the future to ensure that consumers are made well aware of genetically modified products and the risks involved with e...

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Although there are many potential benefits to humans from this process, the risks have not been adequately defined. ... Although the benefits of genetically modifying organisms may seem vast, it is important to consider the fact that this is a very new technique, and the risks involved are not fully understood. ... This means that the risks involved with genetic engineering are inherently more dangerous and unpredictable than experiments using chemicals. ...

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" The non-regulation of the labeling of foods causes dishonesty, confusion, uninformed decisions, as well as potential health risks. ... In order to further explore the risks involved in not providing accurate information on dietary products, I am going to point out why there is under-regulation and then we will establish what those risks can lead to. ... So the concern with GMO's is the increase of "new food allergens, activation of 'unnatural' metabolic pathways, integration of unknown toxins, long-term health risks that can be passed down to offspring" (Forb...

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Humans have been modifying their food for thousands of years. Until the 20th century, this had to be done by breeding desirable characteristics into crops. This method requires plenty of effort and is rather imprecise. Genetic modification speeds up the process by identifying the gen...

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Radiation has the advantage that is can be used in moisture sensitive and temperature sensitive applications and no toxic agents are involved. ... As a result a high level of regulation is involved MECHANISMS OF STERILIZATION Heat Heat is to kill micro-organisms by denaturing and coagulating vital protein systems. ... Disadvantages of sterilisation in the costs involved for the purchase and operation of equipment. ... Safety concerns exist for some methods such as radiation sterilisation in which radioactive isotopes are usually involved which must be handled. Risks also exist for e...

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Aside from its usefulness in many legal investigations, DNA profiling can be used in the workplace to discriminate against employees whose profiles could pose a financial risk. ... Over the next ten to fifteen years, scientists involved in the federal government's "human genome project" will try to identify in detail each of the human cell's estimated 100,000 genes. ... Computer analysis showed the molecular misprints more than tripled his risk of getting small-cell lung cancer by age 55. ... Without this level of ignorance, insurance companies will lose their social val...

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The Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health were the main research agencies involved with the HGP. These two agencies were involved in developing and planing the project in the US government. ... In the mid-1980's these issues were the main topic of discussion within the scientific community involved with the HGP. ... These will affect how insurance companies assess risk for life and health insurance. ...

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The organelles involved in the compartmentalisation of the cell contribute to the alleviation of this problem by developing their own plasma membranes, providing sufficient surface area for various chemical processes to be carried out. ... Not only is the cytoskeleton responsible for the mechanical support and shape maintenance of the cell, but it is highly involved in cell motility. ... The activator-enhancer complex involved in the process of eukaryotic protein synthesis, functions in such a way as to contribute to the overall efficiency of cell replication as well. ... High concentration of...

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Public Concern and Politics Involved A mass amount of controversy has risen over the increased use of genetically modified foods. ... Politicians get involved with issues by legislating new rules, regulations and laws. ... Through the continuing advancements in technology, science, peoples diets, new allergens and, other food hazards there is a continuing need for renewal to diminish risks both to the public health and economies. ... Because of this staggering figure, it is quite obvious why our government is basically for this technology Players Involved Proponents of...

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For example experiments that have involved transgenic oil-seed rape have concluded that insects developed a resistance to plants that have been manipulated to incorporate pesticides. ... The core issue involved in the ethics of genetic engineering is the underlying question of whether or not it is right for man to "try to play God-. ... So as with all new forms of technology, we must take it slow, weigh the benefits against the risks, and decide from there whether of no genetic engineering is a viable option....

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This leaves the body immune system at high risk of contracting any infection. ... Lorenzo's Oil provides a high dietary intake of long chain monounsaturated fatty acids thought to monopolize the specific enzyme involved in the conversion of long chain fatty acids to very long chain fatty acids. ... Researchers aren't exactly clear why this drug seems to help, but are working on understanding the process involved. ...

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We cannot simply create life in this manner because of a request; there are just too many unknowns involved. Not only are there the common moral issues, but there may also be ulterior motives involved. ... Designer babies pose a risk to our morals and should thus never be legalized, let alone be popularized, if we are to retain the value of human life. ... There are simply too many unknown consequences involved for the development of designer babies to be legalized. ...

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Yes, there are benefits; however there are also serious dangers involved with altering the natural genes of crops. Many scientists are appalled by the environmental and health risks that the genetically engineered foods could pose. ... The immediate concerns for consumers are the health risks and safety of genetically engineered foods. ... Independent tests on the GE soybean revealed that people allergic to Brazil huts reacted to the engineered soybean" (Health Risks 1). ... In this case, modified foods that are "marked" with antibiotic-resistant genes to show they have taken up the for...

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This means the only way to save money in the system without abolishing capitol punishment is take the risk of snuffing out an innocent life. ... Society today works hard to prevent the number of unintended fatalities so with the many risks of wrongful executions presented in Capitol punishment it would seem life without parole would be a far better solution because as it stands capitol punishment is unreliable and a life should not be put on the line with all the impending risks. ...

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In 1978, Gorski examined the rat's hypothalamus, a region at the base of its brain that is involved in instinctive behaviors and regulation of metabolism. ... That particular group of cell is known as the medial preoptic are has been involved in the sexual behaviors typically displayed in males. ... (LeVay/Hamer 23) Another finding also involved with Gorski and his colleagues at U.C.L.A, especially with his student, Dr. ...

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In 1978, Gorski examined the rat's hypothalamus, a region at the base of its brain that is involved in instinctive behaviors and regulation of metabolism. ... That particular group of cell is known as the medial preoptic are has been involved in the sexual behaviors typically displayed in males. ... (LeVay/Hamer 23) Another finding also involved with Gorski and his colleagues at U.C.L.A, especially with his student, Dr. ...

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Like an article on cancer, where Fred Appelbaum says, " This is the first fruit, (this cancer drug) the clearest example of what many people involved in cancer research have hoped to see." ... The problems of cloning start with the safely risks to the child, the egg donor, and birth mother. Other problems with cloning humans as stated by the President's Council is abiding moral concern, special problem of consent and exploitation of women, and just distribution of risk. ...

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Oksana Hlodan speculates, "If a significant percentage of the population were found to have the genetic predisposition to succumb to schizophrenia, would health insurers jump to the conclusion that anyone with Icelandic heritage be labeled high risk, and thus insurable?" ... As medical ethicist Henry Greely, a Stanford law professor points out, "Genetics research grew up with family studies, in which the families involved have an obvious incentive to participate. ... Without the financial backing of large pharmaceutical companies, and the detrimental risks associated with unproven research, ...

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They "recommended a three-to-five-year moratorium on human cloning research to give the public time to debate and examine the issues involved" (Biomedical: Roleff, ed.16). ... Since many patients involved in the trials are terminally ill, there is really no way to determine if a patient becomes ill from the therapy or from the initial disease. ... The quality of the parent and child relationship may be at stake, it may present too much freedom for society to decide, and there are plenty of risks to note when using human cloning and gene therapy. ...

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Genes involved in various genetic diseases will be found, and further studies will lead to an understanding of how those genes contribute to genetic diseases. ... Some current uses of the genome project include molecular medicine, microbial genomics, risk assessment, anthropology, evolution, and human migration, DNA forensics (identification), agriculture, livestock breeding, and bioprocessing. ...

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Human Cloning Causes More Good Than Harm The idea of human cloning has been in science fiction movies for decades. With the rising technology and the devotion of scientist the possibility of human cloning is very high. There are predictions that say the first human baby will be cloned no later than...

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