Biomedical subjects
Peter Singer
Publications and source records attributed to Peter Singer.
From the editors.
[T]here had been theories that homosexuality might have a genetic basis. In June this year, these theories received a somewhat firmer basis. Researchers at the United States National Cancer Institute reported new evidence which suggests that some gay men may have a genetic predisposition to homosexuality. The research team led by molecular biologist Dean Hamer tested 40 pairs of homosexual brothers and found that 33 of the pairs shared genetic markers on a particular area of the X chromosome (called Xq28), indicating a link between homosexuality and a gene in that area. If followed-up research were to confirm the findings, then, it has been claimed, this would be the first example of a behavioral trait that has been found to have a genetic basis. The study does, however, leave some central questions unanswered. Some revolve around the link between genetics and the nature of sexuality itself. The others concern the ethical and social implications of the research....
More on euthanasia: a response to Pauer-Studer.
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Bioethics at Monash University.
The history and development of the Centre for Human Bioethics at Monash University is briefly sketched. This is followed by a description of the Centre's aims, its structure, its staff, and its principal fields of research. Some recent publications of the Centre are then listed.
New attitudes needed on animal testing.
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Bioethics and academic freedom.
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Setting Limits: Medical Goals in an Aging Society, by Daniel Callahan.
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IVF technology and the argument from potential.
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A report from Australia: which babies are too expensive to treat?
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The future of Baby Doe.
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