Biological Predispositions at Strife
Biological Predispositions at Strife
Genetic engineering, or genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of human and animal genome using biotechnology in hopes of procreating its masses. What happens: DNA or RNA is prepared and inserted into a host of the organism or a cell that is hybridized into the host. By manipulating its genome, scientists (who are so obsessed with “playing god”) are able to produce more desirable or efficient traits in humans and animals. The organism that is newly generated is referred to as a genetically modified organism (GMO). In recent times, the ways of mutation and insertion of new genes are becoming a substantial concern for the average person who is intolerant of allowing such unethical practices as well as those farmers who view genetic modification in agriculture as a menacing threat to their livelihood.
Genetically modified plants and animals are changing our world in ways that are becoming too vividly discernable. Its techniques have been utilized in several fields including agriculture, medicine, enhancement in humans, and so on. Enzymes used in laundry detergent and medicines, such as human growth hormones and insulin are manufactured in genetically modified cells. Since the first genetically engineered crops were approved for entry into the market in 1987, their use has become widespread by farmers in the U.S. However, hunger still persists. “Biotechnology is one of tomorrow’s tools in our hands today. Slowing its acceptance is a luxury our hungry world cannot afford.” (Robbins, 2002) While there are some benefits to biotechnology, there are also its controversial counterparts. Creations such as herbicide resistant crops, fast-growing animals and humans who are immune to disease are without-say, useful handiworks except, who knows just what complications may arise? When a vector (used to replace human defective genes with functional copies) is inserted inside the human body, it is altered so it does not cause
Genetic engineering, or genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of human and animal genome using biotechnology in hopes of procreating its masses. What happens: DNA or RNA is prepared and inserted into a host of the organism or a cell that is hybridized into the host. By manipulating its genome, scientists (who are so obsessed with “playing god”) are able to produce more desirable or efficient traits in humans and animals. The organism that is newly generated is referred to as a genetically modified organism (GMO). In recent times, the ways of mutation and insertion of new genes are becoming a substantial concern for the average person who is intolerant of allowing such unethical practices as well as those farmers who view genetic modification in agriculture as a menacing threat to their livelihood.
Genetically modified plants and animals are changing our world in ways that are becoming too vividly discernable. Its techniques have been utilized in several fields including agriculture, medicine, enhancement in humans, and so on. Enzymes used in laundry detergent and medicines, such as human growth hormones and insulin are manufactured in genetically modified cells. Since the first genetically engineered crops were approved for entry into the market in 1987, their use has become widespread by farmers in the U.S. However, hunger still persists. “Biotechnology is one of tomorrow’s tools in our hands today. Slowing its acceptance is a luxury our hungry world cannot afford.” (Robbins, 2002) While there are some benefits to biotechnology, there are also its controversial counterparts. Creations such as herbicide resistant crops, fast-growing animals and humans who are immune to disease are without-say, useful handiworks except, who knows just what complications may arise? When a vector (used to replace human defective genes with functional copies) is inserted inside the human body, it is altered so it does not cause