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Essay Archive - Morality and the Human Genome Project
Morality and the Human Genome Project
Does the Human Genome Project affect the moral standards of society? Can
the information produced by it become a beneficial asset or a moral evil? For
example, in a genetic race or class distinction the use of the X chromosome
markers can be used for the identification of a persons ethnicity or class
(Murphy,34). A seemingly harmless collection of information from the advancement
of the Human Genome Project. But, lets assume this information is used to
explore ways to deny entry into countries, determine social class, or even who
gets preferential treatm....
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