[SOLVED] Rats Used By Scientists
Genetic Ethics Debate Abstract: Students select topics relating to bioethical questions which they research and debate. Goal of this activity: To provide an opportunity for students to investigate bioethics questions, to research background information, and to present their topic to classmates in a debate format. Background Information: With the revolution in the areas of molecular biology, including gene therapy and the work of The Human Genome Project, there arise many questions of interest and concern to society. Research in the areas of gene manipulation and the ethical, legal, and social implications, that this research will have on society are being presented in the media and literature. This activity provides students with a chance to investigate topics of interest and to provide a comprehensive overview of the topics, in a debate format for their peers. Debate Topics: Guidelines: Each member of the class will chose one of the topics listed below. Research the topic to obtain background information. You can begin with your textbook, but must include other sources. Create an argument either for or against your topic and post in the discussion board on Blackboard. Remember that this is an exercise in which there is no right or wrong answers and you are to respect your classmates positions. You may not agree with them and that is ok. Formulate an educated opinion before expressing your thoughts. Remember the issues need to be discussed rationally by all members of the class. In order to receive full credit for the discussion board you must follow the guidelines within the grading rubrics. You must contact me with what number you have picked- first come, first serve. No more than two students can argue on the same topic. The first thread in this discussion board will outline who is doing what topic. If you have a different topic in mind other than the ones below- email me and I will approve. The topic I chose to debate is: 2.) Rats have been used by scientist to develop a nasal spray gene therapy for cystic fibrosis. Mice can manufacture some human proteins in their blood. Dogs were important in developing treatments for hemophilia and bone marrow transplants would not be possible without earlier work done with dogs. Many people object to the use of mammals in experiments. Do you feel that animal models of human genetic disease are necessary? Should treatments be allowed on laboratory mammals before attempting the treatment on humans
