This project examined the methods of creating transgenic animals, the reasons for doing so, and the effect of this controversial new technology on society via ethical and legal issues. A detailed description of what a transgenic animal is, how they are created, and their use in society today and in the future was followed by how transgenic animals have already provided much societal benefit, including information on human diseases, drugs to save human lives, and knowledge of the biological function of newly discovered proteins. Transgenic technology should have a positive impact on society as long as animal suffering is kept at a minimum and used solely for the purpose of helping humans.

• 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

• Miller, Michelle Ashley
• Abele, Travis John

Subject

• Industry
• Health
• Security
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-083108-021836

Keyword

• Transgenic animals

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2008

Date created

• 2008-08-31

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright