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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...

In this blog post, we take an in-depth look at whether nuclear power plants are a safe choice, examining their structure and the role of water in areas prone to earthquakes.   On March 11, 2011, a tsunami near Fukushima sent shockwaves around the world. There was a nuclear power plant consisting of six reactors in the area, and the tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident. This accident...

In this blog post, we will examine how normal science and anomalous phenomena can be applied to social change and political participation based on Thomas Kuhn’s theory of scientific revolution.   A society is made up of its members. Members of society have the right to participate in various decisions made by society. However, sometimes the demands for change made by members of society...

In this blog post, we will examine whether the gap in reading ability can really be explained by the Matthew effect, along with various other factors.   Reading requires reading skills such as letter recognition, summarization, and inference, as well as vocabulary and interest or motivation. In order to develop reading skills, it is necessary to have these elements in place. These elements...

In this blog post, we will explore the ethical controversies and medical possibilities of human cloning technology and seek alternative approaches.   Introduction When they hear the term “human cloning,” some people immediately feel repulsed. This is because it is difficult to accept, from a religious or ethical standpoint, that humans would artificially create other humans for any purpose...