This project examines the controversial topic of transgenic animals, and describes the effect of this new technology on society. Chapters-1 and 2 describe how transgenic animals are created and categorizes their uses. Chapters-3 and 4 investigate the ethics and legalities surrounding this controversial technology. The authors of this project conclude that most types of transgenic experiments should continue, provided that strong IACUC and FDA oversights are in place to reduce animal suffering. However, experimentation in mammalian growth factor transgenesis should be discontinued due to the strong negative effects on the animals with no strong benefit to society. Patenting of transgenic animals should be continued, and will provide incentive for further investment in this kind of research.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Connor, Matthew J.
• Tsitsilianos, Nicholas

Subject

• Security
• Health
• Well-Being
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082709-213550

Keyword

• Transgenic animals

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-08-27

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright