Dolly Sheep Case Study
1.Dolly sheep was produced as part of research into producing proteins in the milk of farm animals. Researchers have managed to transfer human genes that produce useful protein, lysosome into cows and sheep that may eventually help prevent cow infections and infant diseases. Inserting human genes into animals is a laborious and complicated process; cloning allows researchers to only do this once and clone the transgenic animal to create a new breeding stock. The original purpose of Dolly Sheep Project was to enable the researchers to make copies of animals with the potential benefits for the fields of medicine and agriculture. But it also created a public controversy because of the assumption that mammal clones would lead to human clones.
2. I agree with Clinton’s administration policies on human cloning.Cloning mammals is still a premature experimental technique.Scientists involved in cloning various mammals have reported many technical problems, and the risk for human clones remains very high and quite unpredictable. The ethical rules and codes the kinds of experimentation allowed on humans are precise. Harms are to be avoided and risks must be minimized. Worthy goals do not justify harmful procedures or those unlikely to produce reliable results. Sexual reproduction has demonstrated its existential values by bringing new species into existence throughout animal and plant kingdoms. But cloning can only produce a individual that is genetically identical to the nucleus donor which brings no genetic diversity. I also believe as human beings we all deserve to be represented to the world as unique individuals and not being cloned for someone's selfish reasons.
Informed consent has become a serious issue. But even with informed consent, there is uncertainty over what to include and exclude. I think all patients who undergo surgery should sign forms that specify whether any removed tissue may be used for research purposes in order to prevent further issues. Once the consent is signed, the person has no property rights to the tissue or cell samples that have been excised from him/her. I believe those who agree to donate their tissue samples or organs for research purposes would appreciate the interest in the potential of preserving or enhancing the life of another human being more than the possible profits.
2. I agree with Clinton’s administration policies on human cloning.Cloning mammals is still a premature experimental technique.Scientists involved in cloning various mammals have reported many technical problems, and the risk for human clones remains very high and quite unpredictable. The ethical rules and codes the kinds of experimentation allowed on humans are precise. Harms are to be avoided and risks must be minimized. Worthy goals do not justify harmful procedures or those unlikely to produce reliable results. Sexual reproduction has demonstrated its existential values by bringing new species into existence throughout animal and plant kingdoms. But cloning can only produce a individual that is genetically identical to the nucleus donor which brings no genetic diversity. I also believe as human beings we all deserve to be represented to the world as unique individuals and not being cloned for someone's selfish reasons.
Informed consent has become a serious issue. But even with informed consent, there is uncertainty over what to include and exclude. I think all patients who undergo surgery should sign forms that specify whether any removed tissue may be used for research purposes in order to prevent further issues. Once the consent is signed, the person has no property rights to the tissue or cell samples that have been excised from him/her. I believe those who agree to donate their tissue samples or organs for research purposes would appreciate the interest in the potential of preserving or enhancing the life of another human being more than the possible profits.