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medical-ethics-violation
The blatant disregard for established ethical standards and human rights in experimental genetic procedures, violating the Declaration of Helsinki and other protocols.
1 chapter across 1 book
Distraction (1998)Bruce Sterling
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Oscar reveals his complex and traumatic origins as a genetically engineered child from an unethical embryo farm, highlighting his struggles with identity, prejudice, and trust. His growing romantic interest in Dr. Greta Penninger unfolds amid warnings about ethical conflicts, while escalating political tensions and digital surveillance threats emerge, placing Oscar in danger due to automated profiling and hostile political forces in Louisiana.