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DEBATE TOPICS

DEBATE TOPICS. A brief introduction to your debate topics. Topic 1- Cloning. Cloning. Definition: Cloning is the scientific creation of an organism that is an exact genetic copy of another. This means that every single bit of DNA is the same between the two.

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DEBATE TOPICS

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  1. DEBATE TOPICS A brief introduction to your debate topics

  2. Topic 1- Cloning

  3. Cloning • Definition: Cloning is the scientific creation of an organism that is an exact genetic copy of another. This means that every single bit of DNA is the same between the two. • The controversial debate question: Is cloning a positive or negative scientific discovery? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=246187639814358296#

  4. Topic 2- Eugenics

  5. Eugenics • Definition: Eugenics is the theory that humans can influence our own evolution, through selective breeding, or genetic enhancement. • The controversial debate question: Are eugenics a positive or negative scientific discovery? http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcngry_a-brief-history-of-eugenics-1of3_news

  6. Topic 3- Stem Cell Research

  7. Stem Cell Research • Definition: Stem cell research is the process of creating stem cells in a laboratory to be used for scientific purposes. Stem cells are generally very early stage cells that have the ability to turn into other specialized types of cells. For example a stem cell can turn into liver cells, skin cells , nerve cells etc. • The controversial debate question: Is stem cell research a positive or negative scientific discovery? http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6305502n

  8. Topic 4- Cryonics

  9. Cryonics • Definition: Cryonics is the preservation of legally dead humans or pets at very low temperature (below −200ºF, −130ºC — cryogenic temperatures) in the hope that future technology can restore them to life, youth and health. • The controversial debate question: Are cryonics a positive or negative scientific discovery? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1598612092045110436#

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