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06.19.2013
Medical Research on Chimpanzees: Is It Ethical?
Correspondent Miles O'Brien investigates scientific experiments on chimpanzees and the ethical implications for animal rights.
Questions:
- Describe ways that chimps have been used in medical research over the years. What is unique about the U.S. and the African country of Gabon regarding this practice? Do you agree with the policy?
- Sabrina Bourgeois from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute works with chimpanzees and says they are some of her best friends. Explain why you think she said this.
- Describe the role chimpanzees play in finding a cure for Hepatitis C. Analyze the phrase 'the end justifies the means' and explain if you think this is true in the case of the chimpanzees.
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- Medical Research on Chimpanzees: Is It Ethical? (Language Arts)
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- Medical Research on Chimpanzees: Is It Ethical? (Science)
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