ARE THERE OBLIGATIONS WITHOUT RIGHTS?

P30: Are There Anxious Genes?

Anxiety comprises many clinical descriptions and phenotypes. A genetic predisposition to anxiety is undoubted; however, the nature and extent of that contribution is still unclear. Extensive genetic studies of the serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) transporter (5-HTT) gene have revealed how variation in gene expression can be correlated with anxiety phenotypes. Complete genome-wide linkage s...

Review of Animal Rights Without Liberation: Applied Ethics and Human Obligations

Android Science and the Animal Rights Movement: Are There Analogies?

The day is already here when androids perform tasks and act in ways which seem to be human. However, as of now, no one is prepared to view these man-made creations as anything other than property to be used for our benefit or entertainment. As the systems become more sophisticated, and as engineers try harder to build “conscious” machines, I suggest that a number of moral, ethical, and legal is...

PORTIA: Privacy, Obligations, and Rights in Technologies of Information Assessment

Increasing use of computers and networks in business, government, recreation, and almost all aspects of daily life has led to a proliferation of sensitive data about people and organizations. Without proper precautions, these sensitive data can be misused, misinterpreted, or mismanaged. The PORTIA project aims to develop a comprehensive, end-to-end technological infrastructure for handling sens...

Residents and authorship: rights, obligations, and avoiding the pitfalls.

The ICMJE also stresses that most journals now request and publish information about the contributions of each individual that had a role in the work being submitted. Finally, ICMJE encourages journals and their editorial boards to develop and implement a contributorship policy. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Common Program Requirements specify that faculty should enco...