Does such research have any victims

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A doctor has applied for a patent on new technology, involving the use of advanced computers to create a new type of organism. One goal is to genetically alter these organisms for use in human organ growth and transplant. The doctor says that, if she is not granted a patent, she will continue her research.

· Write a 1,750- to 2,800-word paper, addressing the scenario.

· Address the following questions in your paper:

o Should the doctor's activity be considered a violation of the law, a deviant act, or neither?

o If this activity is a violation of the law or should be, how may it be stopped, especially if the doctor goes overseas?

o Is the doctor's research an abuse of technology?

o Does such research have any victims?

o Should those who develop new technology be required to have their innovations screened?

o What other strategies may be used to allow society time to evaluate new technology before it is implemented?

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