Gene therapy using an adenovirus vector

Bioethics is a relatively new field of scientific study. Bioethics deals with the relationship of biology and medicine, and the ethical dilemmas that scientist’s face. There are many areas of science where scientists are faced with these difficult ethical questions.

Bioethicists are concerned about ethical topics such as euthanasia, genetics, abortion, organ donation, stem cell research and a variety of other topics. Each of these topics has been known to spark debate among the population, and people feel strongly on both sides of the debate. These debates have been in the news recently and continue to be hotly contested topics. To learn more about the subject of bioethics and many of the controversial topics, please feel free to view the following resources:

Death and Dying

• Definition of Bioethics – a definition and general information about the study of bioethics in science.
• Euthanasia and Bioethics – information about the ethics of euthanasia.
• Euthanasia World – article discussing several aspects of the ethics of euthanasia.
• What is Death? – informative look at the morals involved in death and dying.
• Bioethics of Dying – brief look at an article discussing the bioethics of dying.

Genetics

• Genetics and Bioethics – collection of resources on topics involving genetics and bioethics.
• Online Bioethics Resources – informative resources pertaining to the ethical treatment of genetics.
• Genetic Ethics – information on genetic topics in science and the ethical dilemmas.
• Genetics and Bioethics – an informative look at the interaction of genetics and bioethics.

Mental Health

• Bioethics Resources – collection of helpful resources in the field of bioethics and mental health.
• Ethics and Mental Health – brief overview of the ethical treatment of mental health.
• Mental Health Issues – resourceful web site containing information on mental health and bioethics issues.
• Bioethics and Mental Health – information on some common issues faced by the mentally challenged.
• Resources – helpful collection of bioethics resources, including mental health topics.

Organ Donation

• Ethics of Organ Transplant – helpful information about the ethics of organ transplant.
• Organ Donation Topics – informative collection of articles on organ donation and transplant.
• Organ and Tissue Transplant – information from the WHO about the ethics of organ and tissue transplants.
• Bioethical Issues in Organ Donation – useful information on the ethics of organ donation.
• Ethics of Organ Transplantation – comprehensive overview of the organ donation process and the ethical concerns.

Animal Testing

• Bioethics of Animal Testing – informative article on the ethical concerns of testing on animals.
• Animal Testing and Ethics – very informative resource discussing the various aspects of testing on animals.
• Lab Animal Care and Use – a look at how animals are treated in a laboratory environment.
• Animal Welfare – information on how animals are treated in the scientific community and their place in scientific discoveries.
• Animal Testing and Ethics – helpful information on the ethical discussion of animal testing.

Other Bioethical Resources

• Bioethics Information Resources – collection of resources on bioethics.
• Bioethics Resources on the Web – informative resources on the subject of bioethics.
• Other Bioethics Resources – helpful collection of information and resources on various topics in the bioethics area.
• Bioethics – informative collection of resources on bioethics.
• Bioethics Resources – information and resources on bioethics in the healthcare industry.