The Pros And Cons Of Genetic Manipulation

You are probably familiar with GMO’s (genetically modified organism) and scientifically modified food that has had its DNA changes. There has been debate on GMO’s has been going on for a few decades, whether GMO are safe and even ethical. However, there is another debate that far surpasses GMOs and has a potential to radically shake society: the issue of genetically modifying humans. Changing our DNA could limit health issue or create a new Frankenstein’s monster among humans. Frankenstein had the wrong intent when he set out to create his monster. He only cared about himself and advancing his future. If Genetic engineering is sought after to just create something new there will be another monster. However, genetic can be safe and ethical if its intent and use is for medical purposes. We need to help the sick in society and one way to do that is with genetic engineering. With this purpose genetic engineering is not overstepping our authority like Frankenstein did.

In recent years genetic modification has been advancing. Genetic modification is when a living organism has been altered to a specific state of characteristics. So far scientist has made one attempt to modify genes from an embryo recently. Whether they were successful or not is question unanswered yet. Gene modification can be great and all. However, is it right to modify genes? Apparently, the population agrees to modify genes since there has been licenses of approval for gene modification. If Society cared about gene modification, then there would be signs of disapproval of gene modification. However, this is viewed morally wrong in my point of view. The pros of modifying genes are that defeating diseases, potential to live longer, genetic diseases, and able to select character traits of babies. The cons of modifying genes are failures on the way to perfecting genetic modification, genetic modification babies can have more greater problems, very expensive, and when does it stop?

Genetic manipulation is a powerful tool that allows humans to selectively modify organisms. It provides the ability for humans to deliberately manipulate an organism 's’ genes in order to produce desirable traits. Genetic manipulation provides the ability for humans to decide which phenotypes to express, and which to eliminate. This typically starts with an individual organism, then goes onto eventually effect and entire species or breed.

Today we live in a very technologically advanced society. Scientists are continually discovering new things about the world and the way things work. "In the 1980ís, it was becoming increasingly apparent to many scientists that an understanding of basic biology would be greatly enhanced if the detailed structure of DNA was understood" (Mehlman, 1998). Thus began what has become know as The Human Genome Project which is "the mapping of all our

Genetic Manipulation is very controversial because scientists do not know absolutely everything about the human body so far especially if they do slight changes on the smallest level. In addition to that nobody knows id introducing new genes to wipe out illnesses are even more dangerous.

Nowadays with the advancement of genetic technology, there seems to be a term designer baby. An article written with combined different sources tells the advantages and disadvantages of designing babies using genetic engineering used on embryos. It asks us the ethical question as to whether the parent have the right reason to modify or just for the show of it. There seems to be greater risk to the embryo if it is not handled carefully; furthermore, the technology is only in the experimental stages. Another major concerns is that the technology creating a gap in our human society. Another major concern is the effect the change in genetic of child would have in terms of himself because we will not know the impact until the child is grown, and what could happen to his family tree. Even though the technology is advanced, there are still problems with targeting specific genes in the human; with that comes major risk to the child, and the human society. Another thing concerning society is that, not everyone would be able to afford the procedure, so in term it we will have two different social class. Although there seems to be many

When it comes to the topic of genetic modification, most of us will readily agree that genetic modification should be allowed. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of how genetic modification can be dangerous. Whereas some are convinced that people should be able to modify their genes, others maintain that modifying genes can cause too many risks and dangers for humanity. Genetic modification should not be allowed because it is unacceptable to change the natural course of human life.

Although Gibbs does not take the initiative to bluntly state that he is against human genetic engineering, he does give a wide array of examples, revealing his stand and making it seem less vague. Most, if not all, of his supporting details and main ideas revolve around ethical issues that go hand in hand with genetic human engineering. One issue, which is unbelievably prevalent arouses in this argument, and of course, it is an economic one, money. Most people earn enough money to support themselves, as well as their dependents, while having a bit left over for savings and entertainment. Even so, the average family may not be able to afford such luxuries, giving the wealthy families’ children an unfair advantage when it comes to education as

The terms "genetic engineering", "genetic manipulation", gene technology and trans-genes or the utilization of recombinant DNA are the terms used to describe modification processes. Genetic engineering is a positioned of developments used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes inside and crosswise over species limits to deliver enhanced or innovative organisms. The systems include modern controls of inherited material and other organically energetic elements. Genetic engineering is also known GM or genetic modification.

Genetic engineering (GE) is the deliberate manipulation and modification of the characteristics of an organism through the introduction of genes into the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) of that organism. The process involves the artificial addition, deletion or re-arrangement of DNA to achieve desired traits that are not already found in that organism.

Employing genetic engineering, researchers can take certain genes from a source organism and put them into another plant or animal. It can involve tweaking a species' own genes or add genes from another species. Although all humans are similar to each other, we are also different in many ways. The nucleus of a cell contains a chemical called DNA – deoxyribose nucleic acid which controls which proteins the cell makes. Nobody in the world has the same DNA as you. Advantages of genetic engineering: Completely different species can be combined, organism shows only the desired characteristic, large quantities can be produced, easier to purify product, and faster than selective breeding. Disadvantages of genetic engineering: Bacteria can’t produce complex proteins, difficult to insert genes without damaging host cell, might produce harmful by-products, possible release of GM organisms into environment, and expensive.

Many of the ethical dilemmas that exist today will most likely be exacerbated when the technology for genetic sequencing becomes mainstream. Controversial topics like abortion and LGBT rights, which haven’t even been fully resolved in modern society, will re-emerge in a new light, as it becomes easier to test for diseases and other characteristics of an unborn child.

Genetic engineering or modification is a question that is now at the forefront of ethical discussions in the the medical community. It has the potential to cure disease before they even happen increase human potential in multiple aspects like knowledge, memory, athletics, and any physical features. It also is important because not until the start of the twenty-first century did we have the sequence to the entire human genome, and not until after that have we had an efficient way to modify DNA. To some people who have no experience with genetics; their ideas about the possibilities of DNA modification might be based more on science fiction and movies rather then the scientific capabilities we have today. As a biologist I think that before we

It is impossible to learn more about how genetic engineering affects humans without first testing and experimenting it.

Genetic engineering in the 21st century has evolved so much, that some say the world is on the edge of a scientific innovation that brings up one of the greatest controversial concepts of all time; the genetic engineering of human beings. I believe that genetic engineering of humans, or also known as eugenics, is morally wrong, hazardous, and will lead to many problems today.