Bioethics

Bioethics, a term coined last century in response to concerns over animal and plant testing, has expanded to cover all situations where ethical, philosophical and moral concerns arise in the fields of medicine, health and biotechnology.

A wide array of topics fall under this broad subject area, including organ transplants, defining the boundaries of life, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, DNA fingerprinting, artificial selection and genetically modified organisms. Suite’s bioethics articles will address both current and developing issues in this controversial field.

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The GM Seed Controversy

Do the benefits offered by GM crops outweigh the associated issues of multinational seed monopolies and reduced biodiversity?

Jan 11, 2012 – Zoe Bianchi

The Truth About Medical Research and Studies

The influx of medical news make it vital to discern how to interpret the data that the media publishes. Simple points help show how to view these stories.

Sep 30, 2011 – Chris Dinesen Rogers

Current Issues In Central Nervous System Drug Development

Recent withdrawals from CNS drug development trials by major pharmaceutical companies have raised alarm bells in scientific and mental health circles.

Aug 21, 2011 – Zoe Bianchi

Embryonic Stem Cell Research - The "New Frontier" in Medicine

No advancement in modern science has created such excitement in potential while creating such controversy in ethics as that of embryonic stem cell research.

Jun 27, 2011 – Dianne Wing

Progress in the 3Rs of Animal Testing

Dispensability of animal testing and notable advances in the widely accepted replacement, reduction and refinement (the 3Rs) doctrine covering the testing.

May 12, 2011 – Chinasa Anya

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