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It appears to be a fad today to use a word without fully grasping its meaning. This is especially true with the hottest news topics and a new generation of so-called ‘informed’ adolescents using fast media outlets to occupy idle time or aid in completing an assignment. Some of these words, however, are crucial to understand to be a productive member of society. One of these words has been the subject of much controversy recently: bioethics. Bioethics is the philosophical study of the ethical controversies arising in the fields of research and medicine and it is truly a unique word for our generation. This wiki is meant as a digital portfolio of Brady Roberts' senior seminar project regarding the scientific approach to bioethical dilemmas.