Cherish the right to life

Author: Xu Tianmin
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: Brain death, heart is beating, and still breathing, has life already ended? When seeing a doctor, the first one to see you isn't the doctor but the medical student—would you refuse? An AIDS patient stands beside you, are you willing to shake hands with him actively? Is an embryo a human? If so, what rights do they have? Human cloning—do you vote for it, or against it? This book takes you into a reflection on life through one by one cases that are still fiercely debated today, helping you develop a deeper reverence and care for life.
In the field of life sciences, terms like DNA, genes, test-tube babies, cloned sheep "Dolly," and nucleic acids are no longer unfamiliar to people. Through the exploration of the gene world and the development of modern medicine, humans have directly or indirectly uncovered the mechanisms of many diseases. Based on the knowledge of genetics and other fields, and by comparing the normal genetic sequences, we can discover mutations and defects, gradually achieving targeted diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Popularizing life science knowledge not only improves the scientific and cultural literacy of the general public but also serves as an important part of Marxist materialism and atheism education, helping to establish a scientific worldview.