Nicholas Aquilino, Maxwell Murphy, Logan Shoop, Gavin Emerick

We will look into the ethics of processes like CRISPR to see if they can be considered ethical in society. We will dive into the molecular science behind the processes and develop a policy brief based on what we find. We will examine the idea from all perspectives to determine whether the process of gene editing is used for its beneficial health effects or solely to create "high status babies."

broad topic: genetic selection (cloning and biotechnology)

small topic: the science behind genetic cloning and biotechnology

Essential Question: Should We Use Stem Cells to Repair the Body?

Details: We will explore the ethical and practical applications of using stem cells to treat the human body.

Overall Topic: Birth Control Accessibility

Details: Exploring the discrepancies of access to birth control as well as the gender divide that has been demonstrating its presence. Also branching into discovering the constrictions of financial and insurance implications.

Is cloning animals for meat or other food production plausible to do? Is it ethical and economically feasible?

Essential Question: What are the most humane ways to supply our animal needs?

Details: Cloning for the most efficient animal production in beef cattle, sperm sexing for dairy cattle, breed standards for dogs, natural coverage versus AI coverage in livestock, and embryo transfer versus vitro fertilization.