Internet Exercises

Allen, Arthur

In "God and Science," Allen presents information from both sides of the controversial issue regarding the use of stem cells for medical research. Check out this site for The Hope for Neurological Diseases at http://www.myelinresearch.com/home.htm for more information.

Andews, Lori Andrews addresses the issues that arise when embryonic research is being discussed. For further information on this topic, check out Human Embryonic Stem-Cell Research: Science and Ethics at http://www.americanscientist.org/articles/99articles/Wright.html.

Wolpe, Paul Root

Wolpe argues that stem cell research should go on but only within certain ethical guidelines. Check out this article for more information: http://www.post-gazette.com/healthscience/20010326stem4.asp.

Write About It: Choose one site about genetically engineered food and one about stem cell research. Write about how the two topics are connected in terms of viewpoints in transition and address why people feel so strongly either for or against these advances.