Oxford Martin School

Projects

Artificial Reproduction
Artificial reproduction has until now only been used for the treatment of infertility or prevention of genetic disease. However there are an increasing number of new uses. Which ethical principles... Read More »

Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering
This project focuses on genetic technologies which will be available in the near future. Although germ line therapy is currently banned, it is likely that it will be possible to genetically alter h... Read More »

Genetic Testing and Selection of Human Beings
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is now possible for many genetic disorders, including adult-onset cancer, late onset dementia and so called mild disorders like dental disorders. Selection o... Read More »

Scientific Research
This project will examine the ethical issues associated with research into stem cells and cloning. What are the ethical issues associated with different sources of embryonic stem cells, including t... Read More »