Moral Code: Science from a Millennial Mindset – Is It Okay to cross a Human and a Monkey?

 

 

At what point do humans push the limits when it comes to science? Well, scientists have found a way to make an embryo composed of humans and monkeys.

 

There are two distinct important sides to the morality of this fascinating discovery.

 

As documented in the Medical Journal Cell, scientists were tasked to produce human & monkey embryos that are labeled as chimeras. This was the first time scientists could test this type of creation to make sure it was sustainable to live.

 

Contrary views are those proponents that side with the idea of morality. Is this right? Just because we can do it should we?

Those proponents for this experimental research believe this would be the first time scientists could test this type of creation. The international team of scientists who worked together wanted embryos created to find new ways to produce organs for people who need transplants. The international team of scientists who collaborated in the work maintains confidence in this positive life improvement for those struggling to get viable organs. Many of the leading doctors believe this work will help those who suffer waiting on organ donor lists.

 

The other side of the debate on creating unique embryos agrees that this is an obvious ethical issue. Some wonder since it is part human, would it be distinguished as animal or human? This is an excellent debate and this could lead to the issue of how this creation would be treated if it’s labeled human.

 

So in your Millennial Mind, is it set on this study trial being Ethical or Not, what do you believe?