Tuesday 23 October 2012

DD3000 DESIGN FUTURES #7: Research Backlog

Ok, so I've spent the last few weeks gathering research for this module and already collected a fair amount, probably more than enough to write my report. Except that I haven't been recording it here as I should have been doing, so I have a bit of a backlog to get through.
The following list contains pretty much everything I've gathered for this module:-

1. Stem Cell Basics
A PDF document containing the basics about Stem Cells and their potential uses.
Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (2009). Stem Cell Basics. Retrieved from Stem Cell Information website: <http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/defaultpage>


2. Regenerative Medicine
A PDF document containing information about using cloning, stem cell research and other methods of biotechnology to advance modern medicine.
Department of Health and Human Services (2006). Regenerative Medicine. Retrieved from </info/scireport/regenerativemedicine.htm>


3. Executive Order 13505
A PDF copy of Executive Order 13505, passed by the Obama Administration to lift some of the restrictions on stem cell research.
Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (2011). Federal Policy. Retrieved from Stem Cell Information website: http://stemcells.nih.gov/policy/


4. Executive Order 13435
A PDF copy of Executive Order 13435, one of many laws passed under the Bush Administration regarding stem cell research.
Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (2011). Federal Policy. Retrieved from Stem Cell Information website: http://stemcells.nih.gov/policy/


5. Court’s Opinion of Stem Cell Research Lawsuit
A PDF copy detailing the opinion of members of a courtroom about a recent stem cell-related lawsuit.
Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (2011). Federal Policy. Retrieved from Stem Cell Information website: http://stemcells.nih.gov/policy/


6. Human Cloning: Ethical Issues
A PDF document containing information and exploring the ethical issues related to human cloning.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation- UNESCO (2004). Human Cloning: Ethical issues. Retrieved from UNESCO website http://www.unesco.org/new/en/custom-search/?cx=000136296116563084670%3Ah14j45a1zaw&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=UTF-8&q=human+cloning&hl=en&sa=ok&siteurl=www.unesco.org%2Fnew%2Fen%2Fnatural-sciences%2F&ref=portal.unesco.org%2Fen%2Fev.php-URL_ID%3D13177%26URL_DO%3DDO_TOPIC%26URL_SECTION%3D201.html&ss=1671j259915j13


7. Report 98- The Ethics of Human Cloning
Another PDF document containing information about and exploring the ethical issues related to human cloning.
Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs of the American Medical Association (1999). Report 98- the Ethics of Human Cloning. Retrieved from Google Search http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ethics+of+cloning&aq=0&oq=ethics+of+cloning&sugexp=chrome,mod=0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8


8. The Stem Cell Debate
A PDF document containing information about the ethical debate regarding stem cell research.
Abboud, A. (2001). The Stem Cell Debate. Retrieved from Google Search http://www.australasianbioethics.org/Media/stemcells-3.pdf


9. To Clone or Not to Clone: The Ethical Question
An article by Joseph Farnsworth detailing the science behind cloning and the ethical questions surrounding it.
Farnsworth, J. (2000). To Clone or not to Clone: The Ethical Question. Retrieved from http://thefarnsworths.com/science/cloning.htm


10. Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research
An article on About.com detailing the pros and cons of stem cell research.
Phillips, T. (2012). Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research. Retrieved from About.com: http://biotech.about.com/od/bioethics/i/issuestemcells.htm


11. Pros and Cons of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Another article on About.com detailing the pros and cons of stem cell research, with more emphasis on the politics behind it.
White, D. (2009). Pros and Cons of Embryonic Stem Cell Research. Retrieved from About.com: http://usliberals.about.com/od/stemcellresearch/i/StemCell1.htm


12. The Ethics of Human Cloning by Amy Logston
An academic paper by Amy Logston about the ethics of human cloning, including the viewpoints of several religious groups.
Logston, A. (1999). The Ethics of Human Cloning. Retrieved from http://facweb.stvincent.edu/academics/religiousstu/writings/logston1.html


13. Cloning and Catholic Ethics
An article from a adamantly Catholic website about the ethics of cloning.
AmericanCatholic.org (2003). Cloning and Catholic Ethics. Retrieved from AmericanCatholic.org http://www.americancatholic.org/News/Cloning/default.asp


14. Is Stem Cell Research Moral?
Another article from the adamantly Catholic website, this time about stem cell research.
McCloskey, P., O.F.M. (2001). Is Stem Cell Research Moral? Retrieved from AmericanCatholic.org http://www.americancatholic.org/News/StemCell/ask_stemcell.asp


15. Embryonic stem-cell research immoral, unnecessary, bishops say
Another stem cell related article from the adamantly Catholic website.
O’Brien, N. F. (2008). Embryonic Stem-cell research immoral, unnecessary, bishops says. Retrieved from AmericanCatholic.org http://www.americancatholic.org/NEWS/StemCell/


16. Human Embryonic Stem Cell Policy Under Former President Bush (Aug. 9, 2001 - Mar. 9. 2009)
An small online article detailing George W. Bush's stance on Stem cell research during his tenure as President of the United States.
Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (2009). Human Embryonic Stem Cell Policy Under Former President Bush (Aug. 9, 2001- Mar. 9, 2009). Retrieved from Stem Cell Information website: http://stemcells.nih.gov/policy/2001policy.htm


17. BBC: Cloning Humans: Can it be done?
An old BBC Q&A article about how cloning works and the ethics behind it, including mention of a cult claiming to have successfully cloned a human.
BBC News’ Science/Nature Division (2002). Cloning humans: Can it really be done? Retrieved from BBC News website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1211136.stm


18. Considerations on Issue of Human Cloning
An article by the Catholic Secretariat of State about the ethics of human cloning from a Christian perspective.
Secretariat of State (2004). Considerations on the Issue of Human Cloning. Retrieved from http://www.ewtn.com/library/CURIA/STATCLON.HTM


19. Reflections on Human Cloning
An article from the Pontifical Academy of Life about human cloning from a Catholic perspective.
Pontifical Academy of Life (1997). Reflections on Human Cloning. L'Osservatore Romano Weekly Edition in English July 9, 1997, page 10. Retrieved from http://www.ewtn.com/library/PROLIFE/ORCLONES.HTM


20. On Human Cloning
An article about Catholic beliefs about human cloning.
Trujillo, A. L., Cardinal (2003). On Human Cloning. Retrieved from http://www.ewtn.com/library/CURIA/PCFCLONE.HTM


21. The Cloning of Dolly
A scientific article about Dolly the Sheep, the science behind her creation and cloning in general.
Love, J. (1997-2009). The Cloning of Dolly. Retrieved from Science Explained website: http://www.synapses.co.uk/science/clone.html


22. Dolly the Sheep dies young
A NewScientist article about the death of Dolly the Sheep. I included this article in a previous post.
Knight, W. (2003, 14 February). Dolly the Sheep dies young. Retrieved from New Scientist Website: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn3393-dolly-the-sheep-dies-young.html


23. Dolly the Sheep clone dies young
An old BBC news report about Dolly's demise. I included this article in a previous post.
BBC News (Friday, 14 February, 2003). Dolly the sheep dies young. Retrieved from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2764039.stm


24. Dolly the sheep is cloned
Another old BBC news report, this time about Dolly's birth.
BBC News, (22 February 1997). 1997: Dolly the Sheep is cloned. Retrieved from http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/february/22/newsid_4245000/4245877.stm


25. Dolly the Sheep 'reborn' as four new clones created
Another old BBC news report about four new sheep clones that were recently produced from Dolly's DNA.
The Telegraph, (30 November 2010). Dolly the Sheep 'reborn' as four new clones created. Retrieved from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/8169817/Dolly-the-Sheep-reborn-as-four-new-clones-created.html


26. Fadallah condones human cloning
A news article from Lebanon about an Islamic cleric who supports human cloning.
Nasser, C. (2002). Fadlallah condones human cloning. Retrieved from Daily Star Lebanon, via Lebanon Wire http://www.lebanonwire.com/aa-lebanon/02030408DS.htm


27. FDA Probes Sect's Human Cloning
An article from Wired.com about an investigation into a cult claiming to have cloned a human being.
Associated Press (2002). FDA Probes Sect’s Human Cloning. Retrieved from Wired.com http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/news/2002/12/56994


28. What are genetically modified GM foods?
An article from HowStuffWorks.com about GM foods.
HowStuffWorks (2000). What are genetically modified GM foods? Retrieved from TLC.com: http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/question148.htm


29. How Cloning Works
An article from HowStuffWorks.com about the science and ethics behind cloning, including some information about Dolly the Sheep.
Freudenrich, C., Ph.D. (2001) How Cloning Works. Retrieved from HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/life/genetic/cloning.htm


30. How Human Cloning Will Work
An article from HowStuffWorks.com devoted to human cloning.
Bosner, K. & Conger, C. (2001). How Human Cloning Will Work. Retrieved from HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/life/genetic/human-cloning.htm


31. How Cells Work
An article from HowStuffWorks.com about the functions of various cells.
Brian, M. (2000). How Cells Work. Retrieved from HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/life/cellular-microscopic/cell.htm


32. How Stem Cells Work
An article from HowStuffWorks.com about what stem cells are as well as their potential use and the ethics behind them.
Watson, S. & Freundenrich, C., Ph.D. (2004). How Stem Cells Work. Retrieved from HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/life/cellular-microscopic/stem-cell.htm


33. How Gene Pools Work
An article from HowStuffWorks.com about gene pools.
Brian, M. (2001). How Gene Pools Work. Retrieved from HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/life/genetic/gene-pool.htm


34. OnIslam.net-Cloning and it's Dangerous Impacts
A Q&A where an Islamic Imam talks about his religion's views on cloning.
Al-Qaradawi, Y. (2012). Cloning and Its Dangerous impacts. Retrieved from Onislam.net http://www.onislam.net/english/ask-the-scholar/health-and-science/genetics/174915.html


35. Cloning People and Jewish Law: A Preliminary Analysis
An article from a Jewish Rabbi discussing cloning and Judaism's position in regards to it.
Broyde, M. J., Rabbi (1998). Cloning People and Jewish Law: A Preliminary Analysis. Retrieved from Jewish Law http://www.jlaw.com/Articles/cloning.html


36. Stem Cell Research in Jewish law
An online article about the Jewish views about stem cell research.
Eisenberg, D., MD (2001). Stem Cell Research in Jewish Law. Retrieved from Jewish Law http://www.jlaw.com/Articles/stemcellres.html


37. To err is to be human - but to clone one divine?
An online article from LabRat.com discussing the ethics of human cloning.
McCormack, C. (2000). To err is human - but to clone one divine? Retrieved from theLabRat.com: http://www.thelabrat.com/review/humancloning.shtml


38. Cloning pregnancy claim prompts outrage
A NewScientist article about a woman taking part in a controversial cloning programme.
Young, E. & Carrington, D. (2002). Cloning pregnancy claim prompts outrage. Retrieved from NewScientist website: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn2133-cloning-pregnancy-claim-prompts-outrage.html


39. UN abandons legal ban on human cloning
A NewScientist article detailing how to United Nations abandoned plans for a worldwide ban on human cloning.
Biever, C. (2005). UN abandons legal ban on human cloning. Retrieved from NewScientist website: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7120-un-abandons-legal-ban-on-human-cloning.html


40. South Korea bans all human cloning
A NewScientist article about how human cloning has been prohibited in South Korea.
Carrington, D. (2002). South Korea bans all human cloning. Retrieved from NewScientist website: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn2847-south-korea-bans-all-human-cloning.html


41. Global therapeutic cloning ban averted
A NewScientist article about how a worldwide ban on therapeutic cloning was avoided.
Coghlan, A. (2003). Global therapeutic cloning ban averted. Retrieved from NewScientist website: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4471-global-therapeutic-cloning-ban-averted.html


42. UK judges overturn cloning ruling
A NewScientist article about a court ruling related to cloning that overturns an earlier ruling.
Young, E. (2002). UK judges overturn cloning ruling. Retrieved from NewScientist website: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn1811-uk-judges-overturn-cloning-ruling.html


43. Introduction: GM Organisms
A NewScientist article about genetically modified organisms.
Pickrell, J. (2006). Introduction: GM Organisms. Retrieved from NewScientist website: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9921-introduction-gm-organisms.html?full=true


44. National Institures of Health Guidelines on Human Stem Cell Research.
A summary of the guidlines of the NIH in regards to human stem cell research.
Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (2011). National Institutes of Health Guidelines on Human Stem Cell Research. Retrieved from Stem Cell Information website: http://stemcells.nih.gov/policy/2009guidelines.htm


45. Stem Cells
A New York Times article about stem cells.
New York Times’ Health News (2012). Stem Cells. Retrieved from the New York Times website: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/diseasesconditionsandhealthtopics/stemcells/index.html


46. "Biotechnology will Feed the World" and Other Myths
A list of various urban myths and misconceptions related to biotechnology.
Charman, K. (1999). “Biotechnology Will Feed the World” and Other Myths. Retrieved from PR Watch website: http://www.prwatch.org/prwissues/1999Q4/myths.html


47. Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights
A summary of the laws and rules from UNESCO regarding the human genome and human rights.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation- UNESCO (1997). Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights. Retrieved from UNESCO website http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=13177&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html


48. Cloning Fact Sheet
A general fact sheet about the science behind cloning and its various methods.
U.S. Department of Energy Genome Programs’ Human Genome Project (last modified Monday, May 11, 2009). Cloning Fact Sheet. Retrieved from//genomics.energy.gov.


49. What are stem cells and what are they used for?
A small article from HowStuffWorks.com about stem cells.
HowStuffWorks.com (2001). What are stem cells and what are they used for? Retrieved from Discovery Health website: http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/cells-tissues/question621.htm


50. A Victory for Stem Cell Research and Patients.
A blog article from a pro-stem cell political reporter regarding a recent legal victory for stem cell research.
Cutter, S. (2011). A Victory for Stem Cell Research and Patients. Retrieved from The White House Blog: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/07/27/victory-stem-cell-research-and-patients


Yep, that's a lot of research..... On a somewhat related note, Blogger's formatting system is a pain in the ass!

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