This IQP examines the methods for creating transgenic animals, their medical benefits, and the result of this technology on society. Different categories of transgenic animals are described, along with the bioethics that surround their creation. Next we discussed the legal guidelines and patent laws for transgenesis, including examples of groundbreaking Supreme Court cases. We conclude that with the exception of mammalian growth factor experiments, most other transgenic experiments should be continued, with strong oversight.

• 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

• Doherty, Matthew John
• Nason, Tyson M.
• Izuchi, Ntohmchukwu Nnachebe

Subject

• Security
• Industry
• Health
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082107-120819

Keyword

• Transgenic animals

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-08-21

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright