“It’s a joke about the letters in DNA; like, it’s A, C, T and G, and they made every CAT into a cat head.” The first thing you notice in Spencer Pote’s office is the giant fluorescent-colored poster on his desk; it contrasts heavily with the dark brown of the wood and the grays of the carpet and cabinets. “I’m a big fan of cats. I’ve had them since I was a baby, and I’m going to have them until I die.” If someone didn’t know who Spencer Pote was, they would probably assume he was a quirky high school teacher. However, with a quick scan of the wall it becomes evident Pote is different; a PhD from University of Chicago in Human Genetics cozies up to a picture of Pote’s husband, which rests right above a photo of Pote being awarded the Edward …show more content…
Genéticus, a non-profit organization founded by Pote, has now reached it’s one-million landmark of treatments over five locations near the U.S.-Mexico border. With Genéticus, Pote has pioneered the way gene therapy works in the modern world, setting precedents of altruism and accessibility through his non-profit organization. All information that Genéticus distributes is bilingual, and there is no fee for an initial consultation with a geneticist. The main goal of Genéticus is to remove the risk of devastating genetic diseases in the embryo of Hispanic children through genetic engineering. However, the biggest achievement that Pote himself created was his work in epigenetics and the demethylation of genes in embryos. During intensely stressful times, the levels of cortisol will increase within an individual. When this occurs, methyl groups simultaneously accumulate on the genes responsible for the cortisol production, making it easier for RNA transcribe the gene by loosening the DNA’s coil. If these individuals have children, the amount of methyl groups on the genome will be carried over to the next generation, increasing the risk of them having anxiety and mood
First, one of her accomplishments was getting the Pottawatomie scholarship to Iowa western. At Iowa Western, she plans on studying to become a doctor. She is slowly making her way to achieve her most significant accomplishment, which is graduating, as we all are hopefully. Her graduating from high school is pretty big for her because she will be the first in her family to graduate and that thought makes her proud of herself. The activities she participates in are track and cross country. She enjoys track the most because it has always been her try hard sport. It is something she loves doing and it’s dreadful that it is her last year of running in high school.
“Good girl.” The voice was that of the cat woman, but the cat’s lips didn’t move. It was a real compliment.
touch with what is going on in the world today that he doesn’t even know genetic engineering/
“She's from the Boarding House. There, everyone called her Kitty,” reminds Eleanor and his face lights up in recognition.
That made a few made few faces flush. Ann ignored them and leaned over Tizbeth’s work. “I like the cat. I have never seen anything like it.”
“Oh. Well that is sad. But we can only have one cat. All we can do is hope he will find a good home. We’ll raise all the kittens for 3 months, but then it will be time for him and all the others to move out.” George replied.
Ever feel terrified of what the future of genetics is? Perhaps designer babies? But, maybe no one has stated the wonderful possibilities it has and its outcomes. This has made the scientific technologies in genetics help us as us humans. Our civilization has become majorly advanced just by using genetics; and it isn’t as harmful as it sounds. We can save babies and have them personalized to how we would want them to be. Our society would be so much sophisticated. Using genetics to create designer babies is a tremendous decision to make, so the human race can advance.
There are many strengths to genetic engineering, but with many strengths there are also weaknesses. . The technology of pre-implantation of genetic diagnosis (PGD), is currently used by some people at risk of passing serious genetic disorders on to their children. They have a collection of embryos created for them by In Vitro
Eugenics is a topic that puzzled people’s consciousness for decades. Placing worth on a human, an idea that many people find unsettling yet confirms beneficial by evolving our race into an improved species. Today, eugenics appears on a new face with emerging technologies, creating possibilities for scientists to modify people’s DNA. The goal of these methods lies in creating an advanced form of eugenics, with probabilities like modifications to fix health problems and wanted traits, and to create designer babies. Furthermore, scientists started testing this idea of genetic modification, but ended up with mixed results. In a few cases, they accomplished their goal, but others concluded in unexpected problems. Thus, the recent technologies relating
“Cats are easy to take care of. All they need is food and water and there good to go”
Despite the fears that some have over genetic manipulation, many parents and health experts believe that designer babies are an excellent way to overcome the faults of human biology. When only health-related traits are concerned, the majority of Americans agree with the use of PGD (“Introduction”). PGD does have significant impact for parents with a family history of genetic conditions
Gene therapy is an experimental technique that involves altering genes within the body’s cells in order to prevent genetic disorders (Mayo Clinic, 2015). The objective of gene therapy is to edit a defective gene sequence in situ to achieve complete reversion of a disease phenotype for the lifetime of the patient (British Journal of Haematology, 2009). Genes control DNA, the code that controls much of the body’s function and form. Genes that are mutated and deformed can cause disease or disorders. Gene therapy substitutes defective genes or adds a new gene in an attempt to cure a disease or improve the body’s ability to fight against the disease. Gene therapy has the potential to treat or cure a range of diseases and genetic mutations including cancer, cystic fibrosis and haemophilia.
Morgan’s studies of sex-linked traits in fruit flies led him to suggest that the genes
Gene therapy is the procedure that uses genes as the agent to avert or treat diseases.
“Momma, look!”, she points. “It’s a baby kitty!” Casey yells while getting out of the car to run over to it.