Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Back To The Future of Gene Therapy. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
Shaywitz and Ausiello, in their article,
Back To The Future, Medicine and Our Genes, argue that the emerging gene
sciences will reunite the patient, doctor and researcher in ways not seen
since the 19th and early 20th centuries. This 5 page paper proposes that, in
exploring the issues concerned with gene therapy, it seems as though the
judgment of Shaywitz and Ausiello is well within the ethical bounds of
religious and medical tenets. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Page Count:
5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_KTknethy.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
religious concerns are focused on the issue of creating life and stewardship of the body. The medical profession presents that argument that gene therapy is the next step toward
eradication of diseases and genetic defects. Shaywitz and Ausiello argue that technology has gone beyond the bounds of practical medicine: "but this time technology has finally advanced far enough
that it will enable medicine and medical research to return to some of its best, and most old-fashioned, traditions. In fact, the emerging gene sciences will reunite the patient,
doctor and researcher in ways not seen since the 19th and early 20th centuries (Internet source). In exploring the issues concerned with gene therapy, it seems as though the
judgment by Shaywitz and Ausiello is well within the ethical bounds of religious and medical tenets. Learning the secrets to creating life inevitably provides lessons to extending and
improving life. The problem becomes the ethical or moral considerations of creation. The concept of stewardship is based on the belief that God designated humans as stewards or
guardians over Gods Creation, and thus care for all of creation is appropriate and necessary. All of creation is considered good if it is Gods creation and left in
the care of humanity. "As stewards of God, "made in Gods image and likeness... we are not simulating a divine role ... we are carrying out the divine mandate"
(quoted in Noble 196). However, it could be argued that theologies often become diverted from the need to validate mans role in the processes of nature. The
problems and responsibilities that are mankinds while on earth are often ignored or de-emphasized in an emphasis on spiritual concerns. There needs to be a stronger connection between the
...