<< Previous Section | < Previous Page | Next Page > | Next Section >> Bibliography (page 1 of 8) Genetics Research Curzer, H. (2004). "The ethics of embryonic stem cell research." J Med Philos 29(5): 533-62.      This author analyzes the issues surrounding using human embryos to develop stem cell lines for research as a philosopher in a set of philosophical arguments that support the use of embryos and even the creation of embryos for research purposes. Pennings, G. and A. Van Steirteghem (2004). "The subsidiarity principle in the context of embryonic stem cell research." Hum. Reprod. 19(5): 1060-1064.      The authors deal with the "subsidiarity principal" that indicates human embryonic stem cell research should be a last resort to be utilized only if other research tools cannot do the job. After careful argument, they conclude that the burden should be on those who claim other research achieve the same scientific and humanitarian goals, considering the stakes for human life and well-being. http://humrep.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/19/5/1060 Scully, J. L. and C. Rehmann-Sutter (2001). "When Norms Normalize: The Case of Genetic "Enhancement"." Human Gene Therapy 12(1): 87-95.       This philosophical paper addresses the question of treating to enhance versus treating to improve to normal. They claim that with the differences of opinion and difficulty characterizing normal, it would be better defining unethical enhancement by a better standard more related to the motivations for and consequences of the "enhancement." http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/104303401451004> Steinbrook, R. (2006). "Egg Donation and Human Embryonic Stem-Cell Research." N Engl J Med 354(4): 324-326.      This paper describes the current status of egg donation for SCNT in stem cell research. The author focuses on the donor risks and the limited benefits that might accrue to the donor. The questions surrounding payment of donors are addressed in detail. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/354/4/324 Snyder, E. Y. and J. F. Loring (2006). "Beyond Fraud -- Stem-Cell Research Continues." N Engl J Med 354(4): 321-324.      This article published immediately after the Hwang debacle reiterates the self-corrupting characteristics of science and indicates that stem cell research has more challenges than it thought it had. The paper also attempted to assure the public that science and scientists were not all corrupt. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/354/4/321 DeCamp, M. and J. Sugarman (2004). "Ethics in Behavioral Genetics Research." Accountability in Research 11(2): 27-47.      This excellent paper systematically reviews the special issues surrounding behavioral genetics research involving phenotypic designation, involvement of the community, and vulnerability. He also discusses the social obligations of the scientists to deal in advance with the potential of stigmatizing individuals and populations. He indicates some of the adverse consequences of poorly thought out earlier work. << Previous Section | < Previous Page | Next Page > | Next Section >> Chapter 7 Quick Links Genetics and Stem Cell Research Genetics Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Bibliography Chapter 7 Download (PDF)