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In this blog post, we will examine the necessity of sharing personal genetic information for the advancement of genetic engineering and the ethical and social issues that arise from it.   It has been more than a decade since the movie “Gattaca,” which depicted a world where human genes could be freely modified and interpreted, shocked the world. So, are we now living in a society like the...

In this blog post, we will take a moment to reflect on the meaning of a true role model as we learn about passion, consideration, and a spirit of challenge from our closest siblings.   “How should I live my life?” Everyone wonders about this at least once in their life. These questions are usually answered by observing the lives of others, or how they live in the world. We establish our...

In this blog post, we will look at how one meal can affect not only an individual’s health but also the local community and the global environment.   There is a saying, “You are what you eat.” This means that what you eat defines who you are. Food is not just something we eat to fill our stomachs. The food you eat reflects the culture surrounding you, and the food you choose reveals...

In this blog post, we will look at the role of killer T cells in finding and eliminating virus-infected cells and their importance in the immune system.   Our bodies have a “natural healing” function. What does “natural healing” mean? “Natural healing” means that our bodies have an immune system that can fight off viruses (antigens) without outside help. This is one of the survival...

In this blog post, we will consider whether genetic engineering experiments on pigs for the treatment of dementia are ethical.   Introduction With the development of genetic engineering and technologies that manipulate the characteristics of life, research on gene function and its applications is actively underway. In particular, there is still intense interest in genetic engineering of...

In this blog post, we will look at how King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty read and utilized books, and examine the significance of his reading philosophy and practices for us today.   Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea is considered to be the most book-loving monarch in the history of the Joseon Dynasty. From the perspective of a ruler, Jeongjo’s reading emphasized practicality...

In this blog post, I will take a deep look at what it means to be a true doctor who cares not only for the physical body but also for the mind and soul of patients.   While studying biology and human physiology for the medical exam, I was filled with awe for life, and at the same time, I thought that doctors who save the mysterious human body and people from death and suffering have a...

In this blog post, we will consider the scientific possibilities and ethical dilemmas of preimplantation genetic diagnosis technology and discuss how far we can go.   There are no perfect humans in this world. All humans inherit various characteristics through genetic traits called DNA at birth, which is why people have different characteristics. However, if we could selectively inherit only...

In this blog post, based on “The Emergence of Altruistic Humans,” we will examine how the group selection hypothesis explains the evolution and existence of altruism.   In this day and age, when it is difficult to even take care of oneself, why do altruistic people exist? Is there a reason why I should live altruistically? There must be a good reason for people to live altruistically...

In this blog post, we will examine the possibility of genetic engineering leading to human enhancement beyond disease treatment and its ethical limitations.   As genetic engineering has gradually advanced, criticism and controversy surrounding genetic engineering and eugenics have grown. Those who view genetic engineering positively believe that genetic engineering will eliminate disease and...