Biotechnology and art is a topic of great controversy. The ethics of this subject brings in a lot of debate even though it brings new creative methods of solving genetic problems.
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| Oncomouse- a lab mouse that was genetically modified to increase susceptibility to cancer |
There have been many cases of genetic testing on animals, both for medical and artistic purposes. One popular case was the work on the GFP gene. Osamu Shimomura wanted to use the gene to trace drug effectiveness while Eduardo Kac used the gene to turn a bunny green.
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| GFP animals/plants |
Its hard to say whether animal testing and genetic modification is okay and if humans are allowed to essentially play God.
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| A look into GMOs today that shows how important they can be |
Although genetic engineering has shown to be helpful with crops being genetically modified to be bigger and more resistant. Biotechnology can help improve our quality of life; however, it is a dangerous field and restrictions need to be met to ensure people safety.
References
5 Bioart pt1.mov. Dr. Victoria Vesna. Youtube. Uconlineprogram, 18 Sep. 2013. Web. 8 May. 2015.
5 Bioart pt3.mov. Dr. Victoria Vesna. Youtube. Uconlineprogram, 17 May. 2012. Web. 8 May. 2015.
"GFP BUNNY." GFP BUNNY. Web. 8 May 2015.
"Green Fluorescent Protein." Biotechnology. 14 Feb. 2014. Web. 8 May 2015.
High, Kathy. "The Politics of Empathy." Embracing Animal. Web. 9 May 2015. <http://www.embracinganimal.com/ratlove.html>.
Kac, Eduardo. "GFP BUNNY." Rabbit Remix. Eduardo Kac. Web. 9 May 2015. <http://www.ekac.org/gfpbunny.html#gfpbunnyanchor>.
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