Eugenics, contraception, abortion and ethics.
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Eugenics and Ethical Considerations Regarding the Violation of Justice
It is clear that technologies related to medicine and genetics, especially genetic engineering and eugenics, have grown significantly in recent decades. These advances have led to prevention of abnormalities and treatment of diseases. However, it seems the use of genetic engineering and eugenics and the possibility of irresponsible and profitable use of these technologies it's worrying. Hence, ...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of medical ethics
دوره 24 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998