Bioethics

Bioethics are a set of standards that may be used to regulate our activities in relation to the biological world.

• Bioethics is the study of moral principles and decisions related to biological sciences and their impact on society.
• It deals with issues like cloning, gene therapy, genetic engineering, euthanasia, and in vitro fertilisation.
• Biotechnology raises ethical concerns such as animal suffering, gene transfer between species, and misuse of living organisms.
• Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) may pose risks to human health, the environment, and biodiversity, and can disturb natural processes.
• To ensure safety and ethical use, measures like biosafety regulations and organisations such as the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) are established.