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Ethical issues in modern biological technologies.

Pushpa M Bhargava1

  • 1Anveshna, Furqan Cottage, 12-13-100, Lane No. 1, Street No. 3, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 017, India. pmb1928@yahoo.co.in

Reproductive Biomedicine Online
|December 5, 2003
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Modern biology has led to diverse technologies like gene therapy and cloning, raising significant ethical and legal questions. Assisted reproduction techniques are particularly important globally, especially in India.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioethics
  • Modern Biology

Background:

  • Biology-based technologies have rapidly advanced in the last 50 years.
  • These technologies span diverse fields from gene therapy to bioinformatics and biological warfare.
  • They carry substantial sociopolitical, economic, moral, ethical, and legal implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To classify and explore the broad spectrum of modern biology-based technologies.
  • To examine the profound ethical, moral, and legal dimensions associated with these advancements.
  • To specifically assess the ethical implications of assisted reproduction techniques, particularly in the context of India.

Main Methods:

  • Review and classification of approximately 30 areas of biology-based technologies.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchGenetics and ReproductionWar and Human Rights Abuses

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  • Analysis of ethical, moral, legal, and sociopolitical implications.
  • Focused ethical assessment of assisted reproduction techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified numerous biology-based technologies including gene therapy, cloning, stem cells, marine biotechnology, bioinformatics, and biological weapons.
    • Highlighted the significant ethical and legal challenges posed by these technologies.
    • Emphasized the global importance and specific ethical considerations of assisted reproduction techniques, especially for India.

    Conclusions:

    • Modern biology has generated a wide array of powerful technologies with far-reaching consequences.
    • Careful consideration of ethical, moral, and legal frameworks is crucial for navigating these advancements.
    • Assisted reproduction technologies warrant particular attention due to their worldwide impact and specific regional considerations, such as in India.