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Ethical Issues Of Cloning
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses the ethical concerns over cloning, including the supporting philosophies of Kantianism and utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCcleth.wps

Ethics, Society, and the Science of Genetic Testing/Screening and Counseling
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In four pages this paper examines genetic testing, screening, and counseling from scientific, ethical, and social perspectives in an overview that includes background, the role society should play in this process, and whether or not genetic information should be shared with insurance companies. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGgentest.rtf

Eugenics: Friend of Foe?
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A 3 page definition of eugenics. Traces its development from ancient times to the present. The author warns that with the introduction of new knowledge and technology, both the positives and negatives of selective breeding can be phenomenal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgenEug.rtf

Eugenics: Science and Pseudoscience
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This 4 page paper discusses several points having to do with genetics, evaluates them from the standpoint of science and pseudoscience, and tries to reconcile the two extremes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVeugnic.rtf

Evolution and Human Origins: Megafauna
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This 5 page paper examines theories as to why this species died out. Some information is relayed about the types of animals they were and then ideas about thier demise are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA611meg.rtf

Evolution of the Human Brain
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A 5 page paper which discusses the evolution of the human brain. Not a great deal has been clearly established in terms of the evolution of the human brain. There are many theories and many different approaches, some of which are addressed herein. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAevobrain.wps

Evolution of the Races: The Value of Mitochondrial DNA Research
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A 15 page overview of the application of mitochondrial DNA research to tracing the relative ages and interrelationships of the contemporary races of human beings. Distinguishes between mitochondrial and nuclear DNA. Suggests that while mitochondrial DNA is particularly suited to this type of investigation it should be remembered that it is a newly-emerged technology which should be checked and cross-checked with other information such as the fossil record and oral tradition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPdnaRac.wps

Evolutionary Mechanisms: The Theory of Heterozygote Superiority Verses The Selfish Gene Theory
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A 9 page discussion of the mechanisms by which evolution occurs. Contrasts the theory of the selfish gene proposed by Richard Dawkins with that of the theory of heterozygote superiority held to by evolutionary biologists such as E. Sober. An overview of each theory is presented. The conclusion is drawn that although certain “selfish” elements do exist (such as is the case with certain highly repetitive DNA sequences) if these elements replicated to the point where it constituted the entire genome of the organism the organism would be sterile and without offspring the too successful gene would be doomed to death. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPgeneNo.rtf

Evolutionary Theory and the Existence of Art in the Human Experience
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This 5 page report discusses the reasons behind the existence of art from the point of view of writers and researchers who see it as a fundamental component of the evolutionary processes of humanity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWevoart.rtf

Examination of Journal Articles on Cells
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A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes two separate articles dealing with cells. The articles, both originating from Scientific American, are “A ready-made controversy. (SA Perspectives). (cloning and its controversies)” and “What clones? Widespread scientific doubts greet word of the first human embryo clones. (Stem Cells).” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcells.rtf