The ethics of genome interventions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26512/rbb.v2i3.7990Keywords:
Biotechnology. Aging. Ethics. Genome. Transgenics.Abstract
Plant biotechnology recently becomes the focus of heated controversy and media attention around world. The most obvious concerns have centered upon possible effects on the environment and on human health. Genetic modification of animals has arising serious concerns about the animal suffering. The concerns are divided into three main categories: animal welfare, animal integrity and relating to human and environmental issues. Bioethicists are currently expressing criticism to the ethical and social consequences of various research initiatives in the biotechnology applied to anti-aging interventions. In particular, they are reacting to research programs related to regenerative medicine, stem-cell therapies and effects to mimic of caloric
Downloads
References
Bruce, A; Whitlaw, A & Bruce, D. Does genetic modification violate intrinsic values? Trends in Biotechnology 20 (12), 2002. pp. 488-9.
UNESCO. The Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights: from theory to practice, 2000.
Murray, A & Clarke, A. The ethics of populations screening. Current Paediatrics 12, 2002. pp. 447-52.
Harbenas J. O futuro da natureza humana: a caminho de uma eugenia liberal. São Paulo, Ed. Martins Fontes, 2004.
Murray, TH. Ethics watch: an olympic tail. Nature Reviews ”“ Genetics 4, 2003. p. 494.
Terman, A & Brunk, UT. Aging as a catabolic malfunction. The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 36, 2004. pp. 2365-75.
Turner L. Biotechnology, bioethics and anti-aging interventions. Trends in Biotechnology 5, 2004. pp. 219-21.
Kirkwood TBL. The genetics of old age. In: Burley, J & Harris, J. (eds.). A companion to genethics, London: Blackwell Publishing, 2002. pp. 43-50.
Sinclair, DA & Guarente, L. Desvendando os segredos dos genes da longevidade. Scientific American Brasil 47, 2006. pp. 40-6.
Gray, J. Cachorros de palha ”“ reflexões sobre humanos e outros animais. Rio de Janeiro, Editora Record, 2002.
Wilmoth, JR. Demography of longevity: past, present and future trends. Experimental Gerontology 35, 2000. pp. 1111-29.
A ciência em busca da juventude. Scientific American Brasil. Edição Especial, número 6, 2005. pp. 9-97.
