Bioterrorism, embryonic stem cells, and Frankenstein.
The stem cell controversy raises a fundamental question for humankind. Does science have a right to pursue knowledge whatever the cost? Our Enlightenment culture says yes. However, human history and literature are sending warning signals. Ethical issues impact the "knowledge for its own sake" imperative, and must be addressed.
Guinan
Patrick
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Department of Urology, University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine, USA.
D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics*; D023482:Bioterrorism; D019976:Cloning, Organism / Q000941:ethics*; D033041:Embryo Research / Q000941:ethics*; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian / Q000166:cytology; D032984:Ethics, Research; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D008091:Literature; D013234:Stem Cells