More and more governmental agencies and bodies are having sustained conversations about the ethical concerns raised by new technologies and scientific discoveries. One such governmental body interested in these questions is the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies. Convened by the European Commission, the group is composed of fifteen experts who examine various ethical questions that arise. On the group's homepage, visitors can view their opinion papers and statements in the "Opinion" section. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including the ethical aspects of animal cloning for food and nanomedicine. Needless to say, these papers are available in languages such as French, German, and Maltese. Additionally, visitors can view all of their past publications here, along with copies of their newsletter, "Ethically Speaking".
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