Abstract This paper explains that bioengineering of plants and animals, which is a rapidly developing field, is no longer only in the hands of scientists because corporations are getting in on the act. The author points out that 45 million acres of American soil are under cultivation with genetically modified crops. The paper relates that the public knows little about this, that little testing has been done on the effects of genetically modified foods on people and that labeling is not even requisite.
From the Paper "Bioengineering of plants and animals is a rapidly developing field, and it is no longer only in the hands of scientists - corporations are getting in on the act. Already, 45 million acres of American soil are under cultivation with genetically modified crops. Yet the extent of this is little known by the public, little testing has been done on the effects of genetically modified foods on people, and labeling is not even requisite. Some people simply see this as the way of the future, the natural extension of science into the most important industry of all - food production."
From the Paper "The birth of the world's most famous sheep, the genetically cloned Dolly, sparked turbulent ethical, scientific, and religious debate, taking Genetic Engineering from the laboratories and thrusting it onto the front pages of the world. The living proof of what was once considered no more than science fiction prompted an entirely new range of dangers and possibilities. Jeremy Rifkin's The Biotech Century warns of the dangers of genetic engineering and takes a rather alarmist stance in revealing the outcomes of current and future genetic research."
Abstract This paper examines the article "Playing God in the Garden" by Michael Pollan. The writer discusses the examination of the wisdom of growing and eating bio-engineered foods. The writer identifies in particular, Monsanto potatoes with genetically inserted Bt, that is a natural and usually safe pesticide used in organic farming. The paper focuses on three logical fallacies in the article and argues that Pollan does not support his conclusion.
From the Paper "In his essay "Playing God in the Garden," Michael Pollan's main argument is not very clearly stated, but it can be inferred that it is that because we don't know whether or not Monsanto's bio-engineered New Leaf potatoes with genetically inserted Bt are safe or not, it is preferable not to eat them given the choice. This conclusion is supported with a series of related concepts that are also equally understated. These arguments contain several fallacies, which will be examined below. The first fallacy that Pollan commits is the emotional appeal to the fear of the unknown."
Abstract This paper explores the main debate that arises when altering human genetics. It discusses the ethical implications, potential deadly side effects and the possibility of genetic discrimination. The paper also looks at the views of Jeremy Rifkin and Stephen Jay Gould. The author maintains that the solution is to establish an international ban on human genetic engineering. The author is also of the opinion that biological engineering does not have nor ever will have a place in society.
From the Paper "The excitement streamed throughout their bodies as the newlywed couple walked into the doctor's office. Today marks six weeks of pregnancy for the couple, and they have a doctor's appointment to go over their choices regarding the baby's sex, color, height, and personality of the future newborn. One might ask is this health care professional the form of a supernatural being. Indeed, one would consider this situation as the sick plot of a typical science fiction piece, but suppose this story had the potential to become reality. Unfortunately, the doctor is nothing more than a human being misusing science without ethical regard. This hypothetical example poses a scary prospect, which can be made possible through the practice of biological engineering."
Abstract This paper discusses computer aided technologies in product design and manufacturing and focuses on their application in the biomedical field. The paper deals with the rapid prototyping technique's effects on the production of drugs, organ transplants, the creation of artificial body tissues and radiography techniques. The paper highlights how these computer aided technologies simplify complex manufacturing processes.
From the Paper "According to Avallone, Baumeister, Sadegh and Simeon Marks (1) rapid prototyping is a kind of modern technology that involves making of virtual objects over the computers and then using the ideas to make a real object. Since the technology began around the 1980s it has been used to produce a number of products in various fields of manufacturing either in large scale or in small scale (Kusiak, p1-4). This includes the production in foods, mechanical equipments, learning materials, agricultural materials, art objects and medical products among others."
