Genetic Engineering

You will be using these websites to help you answer the following questions about topics in genetics. You can start with a synopsis of the movie GATTACA in case you missed anything that went on. After that there is a site about the cloning debate and then one on stem cells

GATTACA synopsis - Read the summary and the overview

Cloning - General cloning fact sheet

Cloning 2 - Diagrams of the process

Cloning Ethics - Is Cloning right or wrong?

BBC Cloning Article - Should cloning be made legal?

Stem Cells - What's happening at UW, see the basics

Now that you have done some research, you should write a one page summary answering the following questions.

- What's the big deal about genetic research?

- How is the world of GATTACA different than our world?

- Should we be messing with all of this stuff?

- If we could pick all of the traits of our children, should we?

- Does it seem possible to clone humans?

- In your opinion, do you think that using stem cells or cloning humans seems more plausible?

- Add any other topics that you found interesting.

You should type your summary in Word. It should be double spaced in 12 point Arial or New Times Roman font. It is due at the end of class Friday.