Managing cell and human identity
| Autor: | Jonathan D. Moreno, Reed E. Pyeritz, Kenneth S. Zaret, Laurie Zoloth, John D. Gearhart |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Cognitive science
Genetic complexity 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Multidisciplinary Tissue Engineering Cell Transplantation Emerging technologies Biomedical Technology 0402 animal and dairy science Cognition 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Reproductive technology Human identity Biology 040201 dairy & animal science Self Concept Article 03 medical and health sciences Human health 0302 clinical medicine Expression (architecture) Humans Normative |
| Zdroj: | Science. 356:139-140 |
| ISSN: | 1095-9203 0036-8075 |
| Popis: | Scientific discoveries and new technologies that aim to improve human health challenge our understanding of what it means to be human. Perceptions of being and the boundaries between humans and other species may be disrupted by our potential to manipulate genes and their expression, regulate cellular functions, and replace tissues to improve the quality of life. As we gain a greater understanding of genetic complexity, molecular mechanisms, and cellular and tissue functions, technologies aimed at modifications could, in theory, also be applied to enhance our physical and cognitive abilities. How can the normative and historical discourse about human identity help us decide if, how, and when to use genetic, stem cell, and reproductive technologies that may change characteristics of our cells and thus, perhaps, our individual and human identities ( 1 )? |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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