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Cloning
Cloning Google Doc
What is it? Types? Cloning is:
a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived.
Cloning for medical purposes
Of all the reasons, cloning for medical purposes has the most potential to benefit large numbers of people. How might cloning be used in medicine?
of disease
Much of what researchers learn about human disease comes from studying animal models such as mice. Often, animal models are genetically engineered to carry disease-causing mutations in their genes. Creating these transgenic animals is a time-intensive process that requires trial-and-error and several generations of breeding. Cloning technologies might reduce the time needed to make a transgenic animal model, and the result would be a population of genetically identical animals for study.
for research
Stem cells are the body's building blocks, responsible for developing, maintaining and repairing the body throughout life. As a result, they might be used to repair damaged or diseased organs and tissues. Researchers are currently looking toward cloning as a way to create genetically defined human stem cells for research and medical purposes.
▪ "Pharming" for drug production Farm animals such as cows, sheep and goats are currently being genetically engineered to produce drugs or proteins that are useful in medicine. Just like creating animal models of disease, cloning might be a faster way to produce large herds of genetically engineered animals. Find out more about this research in the feature article

Stem Cell Google Doc
Stem Cell Research
What is it?

Veno-Occlusive Disease (VOD) affects the liver and in some cases can be fatal.
Cost: the state of california took out 3 billion dollars to fund embryonic stem cell research in their state.
States? World?
United States: Georgia, California, Wisconsin
World: Sweden, Australia, India, Israel
Development of cancer, tumors, and heart disease.
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Resources:
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/Genetics/embfet.htm
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/faqs.asp

Euthanasia
Euthanasia GoogleDoc
What is it?
The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment.

Abortion
Abortion Google Doc
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Statistics:
Where do you go?
Alternatives:
ADOPTION:thereADOPTION:there is both
Cost: about $350-950 in the first trimester
Perspectives: both sides just want to reduce the amount of unwanted pregnancies

Animal Rights
Google Doc
Animals Should have rights:
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http://www.peta.org/tv/videos/featured/69724478001.aspx- watch this video
Animals Used for Sports/Entertainment:
Tilikum the Killer Whale (Sea World Killer Whale) Videos:
1. The Loneliest Whale in The World
2. Sea World Killer Whale Tragedy
Resources: htmldiff43
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factory_farming

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
htmldiff31Largest animal rights organization in the world htmldiff32Over 2 million members htmldiff33Founded in 1980 htmldiff34Won first case in 1981 htmldiff35Four main areas of focus htmldiff36Factory farms htmldiff37Laboratories htmldiff38Clothing trade htmldiff39Entertainment Industry htmldiff40Movies htmldiff41Circuses htmldiff42etc.
http://www.peta.org/tv/videos/featured/69724478001.aspx- watch this video
Animals Used for Sports/Entertainment:
Resources: htmldiff43