Appendix P.1: Ballots

Appendix P.1: Ballots
For or against cloning
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Appendix P.2: Correction key for written assignment
Evaluation criteria
Introduction to topic:
Mark
/6
− Definition of cloning
− Types of cloning
− Brief explanation of a cloning technique
Identification of three advantages and three disadvantages (or dangers) of cloning
/6
Identification of the advantage or disadvantage chosen by the student and dealt with
in detail in the assignment:
/10
− Clear identification of the advantage or disadvantage, what it implies in the short
or long term, etc.
− Explanation of the importance of dealing with this subject (establishing links
between science, technology and society)
Accuracy of information provided and general understanding of the subject
/10
Quality and depth of arguments
/8
Clarity of text and logical flow of ideas
/5
Quality of language used
/5
Total
/50
Note: To make correcting easier the assignment is marked out of 50.
The final mark is then divided by 5.
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Appendix E.1: Newspaper article on Mrs. Genolac
CLONING COULD SAVE HER LIFE
Sophia Colgéna
Le Familier, Rimouski
There is much consternation in Switzerland.
Mrs. Céline Genolac has an incurable
kidney disease and needs a kidney transplant
in order to survive. The number of available
donors is extremely limited and there is a
high risk of organ rejection in the case of a
kidney transplant.
After learning about the difficulties and
dangers of such a procedure, Genolac did
some research to see whether there were any
other means of extending her life.
She found some information on experiments
involving organ cloning using embryonic
stem cells. It would, in fact, be possible to
synthesize an entire organ by taking nondifferentiated cells from an embryo just a
few days old. By removing cells from an
embryo that has no mature cells and placing
them in an appropriate culture medium, it is
possible to reproduce an organ.
To limit the risks of rejection, Genolac could
use an embryo from one of her own body
cells—a skin cell, for example—and a donor
egg cell. This embryo would, in fact, be a
clone of Genolac, meaning that it would
have the same genetic makeup. Using the
cells of this clone, which are identical to
Genolac’s, would eliminate the risk of organ
rejection.
Since research in this field is still in the
experimental stage, it is not yet possible to
conduct such tests on humans. Genolac is,
however, willing to take the risk. She
maintains that she has the right to use her
body as she sees fit and that her case is a
matter of life or death.
Given the importance of this issue, the case
was brought before the courts so that a
decision could rendered by a judge. The trial
could last several months and involve a
number of people who will be discussing the
feasibility of such a procedure from both a
technical and ethical standpoint.
What will be the final outcome? It is
difficult to make any predictions. A decision
in favour of Genolac would, however, lead
to an extraordinary revolution in medical
treatment.
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Appendix E.2: List of articles on cloning
“Réussites et échecs du clonage.” Pour la Science. January 2001.
“Les médecins face au clonage humain.” Pour la Science. January 2001.
“Clonage : entre science-fiction et bienfaits réels pour l’humanité.” Le Devoir. July 2000.
“Clonage, la nature résiste.” La Recherche. September 2000.
“Funambule sur la double hélice de la vie.” Le Devoir. July 8, 2000.
“La science avant l’éthique croient les Canadiens.” Le Devoir. July 25, 2000.
“Les risques d’une science sans conscience.” Le Devoir. July 12, 2000.
“Les leçons de Dolly.” La Presse. September 18, 1999.
“Clonage humain : c’est fait.” Québec Science. February 1994.
“Le clonage de Starbuck deux ans après sa mort” [on line]. URL address:
http://www.ciaq.com/commclonescientifique.htm
“Le Centre d’insémination artificielle du Québec annonce la naissance de Starbuck II” [on line].
URL address: http://www.ciaq.com/commclone.htm
“Les chercheurs peinent à transformer l’essai Dolly” [on line]. URL address:
http://www.larecherche.fr/VIEW/334/03340291.html
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Appendix E.3: List of Web sites on cloning
From Mendel to Dolly [on line]. URL address:
http://www.ecoles.cfwb.be/cepesjodoigne/clonage
Lexicon of concepts related to cloning [on line]. URL address:
http://www.ecoles.cfwb.be/cepesjodoigne/clonage/lexique.htm
Research on Dolly [on line]. URL address: http://www.larecherche.fr/VIEW/334/03340291.html
File: Should therapeutic cloning be prohibited? [on line]. URL address:
http://www.lexpress.fr/Express/Info/Sciences
The birth of Starbuck II, Quebec centre for artificial insemination [on line]. URL address:
http://www.ciaq.com/commclonescientifique.htm
File: Human cloning: a balance between ability and willingness [on line]. URL address:
http://www.infoscience.fr/dossier/clonage/clonage_som.html
Transgenic animals as a result of cloned embryos [on line]. URL address:
http://cu.lu/labext/rcms/clonage
Wilmut, Y. The cloning of mammals [on line]. February 1999. [on line] URL address:
http://www.pour-la-science.com/numeros/pls-256/art-1.htm
Suggested research tools:
http://www.altavista.com
http://www.toileduquebec.com
Key word: cloning
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