Examples of ethical dilemma scenarios?

Is the sick role by talcott parsons an example of social facts?

QUESTION 17 Which below describe social factors and conditions that are known to contribute to a smaller social network in older age?     Having fewer family members nearby and available to assist on a daily basis.     Losing contact with friends and co-workers after retirement.     Having a personality that is more introverted and less outgoing.     All of the above

What are the arguments for and against pathogenic gain-of-function research? What do you think about whether or not this type of research should be pursued and why?