Debate Topics, Spring 2006
A. Should states be allowed to maintain DNA databases of
arrested individuals to facilitate forensic analysis in future
case?(California and Virginia, for example, do this)
B. Do states have the right to require that parents allow
their newborn child's DNA to be tested for mutations that may be
associated with increased risk of certain diseases?
C. Should scientists awarding a limited amount of available
federal dollars for research choose human "adult" stem cell projects
showing promise already (umbilical cord, bone marrow, etc.) over
projects involving human embryonic stem cells (controversial, untested,
but potentially very powerful)?
D. DNA sequences for lethal viruses are often published
on-line by scientific research journals. Should this be allowed in
order to foster academic freedom and open access to scientific research
or should it be stopped for security considerations?
DATE
TOPIC
YES
NO
March 22
D
3
7
April 5
C
4
1
April 19
A
8
2
April 26
B
5
6