What Are The Pros And Cons Of Genetic Modification
Genetic modification means changing the genes in a living cell. There are two types of genetic modification: non-inheritable genetic modification and inheritable genetic modification. Non-inheritable genetic modification changes the genes in cells other than egg or sperm cells. If a lung disease is caused by defective lung cell genes, it might be possible to treat the disease by modifying the genes in those lung cells. Such changes are not passed to future children. Applications of this sort are currently in clinical trials, and are generally considered to be socially acceptable. (Genetics and Society) There is already established history of genetic engineering in the area of manipulating human genes. So far, there has been considerable success in the treatment of immune system disorders using a technique of gene substitution. This relatively simple use of genetic engineering technology has so far permanently cured over ten people, and it is still in the early stages of development. The only downside has been that several other people have contracted leukemia as a result of attempting to use this technology. These
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incidents are believed to be due to incorrect implementation, rather than any inherent problem with the technology. (“History of Genetic Engineering”)
Genetic Engineering is a major issue in today's society. Because of it, things like the Human Genome Project have become a reality. This technique is becoming so advance that soon people will be able to make their children exactly how they would like them to be. The science behind genetic engineering is simple to explain yet complicated to perform. Simply state, scientists may alter any gene they would like to make it better than it was before. Genetic engineering holds many promises for the future. It brings with it possibilities of longer, healthier lives, and possibly near-immortality. It has the possibilities of ending world hunger by making cheaper, more nutritious, and faster growing foods. It could also have the ability to bring back species from near extinction and even reintroduce recently extinct species back to our world by using old DNA. (Genetic Engineering) With genetic engineering, we would have the ability to clone a loved one or a favorite pet. It would also give us the ability to grow replacement organs, limbs, skin, or virtually any other body part, making transplant rejection a thing of the past.
The possibility of genetic engineering could have many benefits or disadvantages, through my research I will be able to determine whether or not I think this invention will be harmful or helpful. With the little research and knowledge on the topic of genetic engineering oh human beings, I believe that it is helpful and will continue to help people with diseases. Although genetic engineering on humans is the most controversial of all the types of genetic engineering because of its little experience and it’s use on humans, as of now my opinion is that genetic engineering on human beings will develop into something greater than what it is now and cure many diseases. On the other hand, there is little research and few amounts of risks that could occur during the process of genetic engineering. There are many pros and cons to genetic engineering on humans that might factor in what my opinion turns out to be after all the research.
Many human genetic engineering pros and cons are there that have stayed the same since its introduction to humanity. When the humans started harnessing the atomic powers, then just few years later, they also start recognizing the effects of human genetic engineering on mankind. Many scientists have a belief that gene therapy can be a popular way for saving lives of many people. A lot of human genetic engineering pros and cons have been elaborated since the evolution of genetic engineering. (Human Genetics)
Pros of genetic engineering on humans are very controversial.
Roughly 1,000 to 4,000 children born in the United States each year will develop a mitochondrial disease, most by age 10, with symptoms that can range from mild to devastating. These diseases typically prevent mitochondria from converting food into energy and are the result of genetic abnormalities, although some cases can be caused by exposures to toxins. Disorders caused by mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are passed down from the mother. Developers of these modification techniques say they are a way for women with mitochondrial disease to give birth to healthy children to whom they are related genetically. Some are also promoting their use for age-related infertility. But these procedures are deeply problematic in terms of their medical risks and societal implications. (New York
Times)
Diseases sometimes do not have a cure, but with genetic engineering in medical sciences can result as a cure to several deadly diseases. (Human genetics) With gene therapy scientists can easily detect humans that have a greater chance of getting stuck into heredity or deadly diseases. Also, genetic diversity can be increased to a certain degree with the help of genetic engineering. Pain relief, longevity, disease relief, and designer children are all pros to genetic engineering in human beings. The possible applications of genetic engineering are virtually limitless. For example, rDNA methods now enable scientists to produce a number of products that were previously available only in limited quantities. Until the 1980s, for example, the only source of insulin available to diabetics was from animals slaughtered for meat and other purposes. The supply was never large enough to provide a sufficient amount of affordable insulin for everyone who needed insulin. In 1982, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved insulin produced by genetically altered organisms, the first such product to become available. (Science Clarified)
Human genetic engineering pros and cons have been among the concern of a lot of people involved in genetic engineering. Like the pros, certain cons are there of using the genetic engineering. (Human Genetics) Some cons of genetic engineering in humans include a lot of scientists have a view that the introduction of genes that have been modified genetically can have effects that can never be removed or reversed. (Genetic Engineering) If you genetically engineer a human being, it will never go back to normal, therefore; the baby is stuck the way they made it. No changes. In some ways, people looks at genetic engineering as making their kid indestructible, just a perfect child.
Another con with genetic engineering in humans is that it’s against people’s religions. Religious people do not agree with the concept of genetic engineering of human beings because they believe you should stay the way you are born because God mad you that way. No genetic mutation should be involved in a child’s birth. Correcting your genetic problem will not help your descendants. One of the cons of genetic engineering on humans is that getting help for the problem you have now will not help your future kids.
In the picture above, the chart shows the navy line which is benefits of genetic engineering outweighing the harmful results which have gone down the past years. The yellow line shoes the harmful results outweighing the benefits, and finally the purple line which shows benefits of genetic engineering being similar to harmful results. I chose this graph becsuse it backs up my opinion to a certain degree in which the negatives and the positives are about equal or the same. So genetic enginering can be and is looked at positivley and negatilvely.
Genetic engineering in all manners is highly controversial and there are very opposite extremes on the position that it should take in our world today. There are those who very heavily promote and support genetic engineer and there are those who oppose it very strong and think it is too dangerous to be messing around with. There seems to be evidence both for and against genetic engineering. The greatest majority of the evidence seems to be against genetic engineering. Many of the experiments that have already taken place have not been very successful. Many people are wary of them because the long term consequences of the genetic engineering can not always be immediately seen. There have, though, been some successes and advances in knowledge concerning genetic engineering. The reason for the weight of the evidence being against genetic engineering may also be a part of the fact that it is a very new technology and scientist have really only scratched the surface. Genetic engineering could play a very large role in the future of our society and it is a subject that should be heavily researched and considered carefully before it advances too far.
After conducting many hours of research I have formed my own opinion on wether or not genetic engineering in humans should be done. As of now, I believe genetic engineering on human beings should be not thought of until scientists get a good plan developed and a safe plan. I love the idea of curing diseases and living longer, but its scary that if genetic mutation goes wrong, you’re stuck like that. From relief of stress, diseases being put away, and possibly longer lives, I feel as if genetic engineering in humans is a good thing. Research has pointed me to all the positive things about genetic engineering. Even though there still are negatives that come with genetic engineering, I do believe sciencties will make it better and keep developing it so that there is never any mistakes.
incidents are believed to be due to incorrect implementation, rather than any inherent problem with the technology. (“History of Genetic Engineering”)
Genetic Engineering is a major issue in today's society. Because of it, things like the Human Genome Project have become a reality. This technique is becoming so advance that soon people will be able to make their children exactly how they would like them to be. The science behind genetic engineering is simple to explain yet complicated to perform. Simply state, scientists may alter any gene they would like to make it better than it was before. Genetic engineering holds many promises for the future. It brings with it possibilities of longer, healthier lives, and possibly near-immortality. It has the possibilities of ending world hunger by making cheaper, more nutritious, and faster growing foods. It could also have the ability to bring back species from near extinction and even reintroduce recently extinct species back to our world by using old DNA. (Genetic Engineering) With genetic engineering, we would have the ability to clone a loved one or a favorite pet. It would also give us the ability to grow replacement organs, limbs, skin, or virtually any other body part, making transplant rejection a thing of the past.
The possibility of genetic engineering could have many benefits or disadvantages, through my research I will be able to determine whether or not I think this invention will be harmful or helpful. With the little research and knowledge on the topic of genetic engineering oh human beings, I believe that it is helpful and will continue to help people with diseases. Although genetic engineering on humans is the most controversial of all the types of genetic engineering because of its little experience and it’s use on humans, as of now my opinion is that genetic engineering on human beings will develop into something greater than what it is now and cure many diseases. On the other hand, there is little research and few amounts of risks that could occur during the process of genetic engineering. There are many pros and cons to genetic engineering on humans that might factor in what my opinion turns out to be after all the research.
Many human genetic engineering pros and cons are there that have stayed the same since its introduction to humanity. When the humans started harnessing the atomic powers, then just few years later, they also start recognizing the effects of human genetic engineering on mankind. Many scientists have a belief that gene therapy can be a popular way for saving lives of many people. A lot of human genetic engineering pros and cons have been elaborated since the evolution of genetic engineering. (Human Genetics)
Pros of genetic engineering on humans are very controversial.
Roughly 1,000 to 4,000 children born in the United States each year will develop a mitochondrial disease, most by age 10, with symptoms that can range from mild to devastating. These diseases typically prevent mitochondria from converting food into energy and are the result of genetic abnormalities, although some cases can be caused by exposures to toxins. Disorders caused by mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are passed down from the mother. Developers of these modification techniques say they are a way for women with mitochondrial disease to give birth to healthy children to whom they are related genetically. Some are also promoting their use for age-related infertility. But these procedures are deeply problematic in terms of their medical risks and societal implications. (New York
Times)
Diseases sometimes do not have a cure, but with genetic engineering in medical sciences can result as a cure to several deadly diseases. (Human genetics) With gene therapy scientists can easily detect humans that have a greater chance of getting stuck into heredity or deadly diseases. Also, genetic diversity can be increased to a certain degree with the help of genetic engineering. Pain relief, longevity, disease relief, and designer children are all pros to genetic engineering in human beings. The possible applications of genetic engineering are virtually limitless. For example, rDNA methods now enable scientists to produce a number of products that were previously available only in limited quantities. Until the 1980s, for example, the only source of insulin available to diabetics was from animals slaughtered for meat and other purposes. The supply was never large enough to provide a sufficient amount of affordable insulin for everyone who needed insulin. In 1982, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved insulin produced by genetically altered organisms, the first such product to become available. (Science Clarified)
Human genetic engineering pros and cons have been among the concern of a lot of people involved in genetic engineering. Like the pros, certain cons are there of using the genetic engineering. (Human Genetics) Some cons of genetic engineering in humans include a lot of scientists have a view that the introduction of genes that have been modified genetically can have effects that can never be removed or reversed. (Genetic Engineering) If you genetically engineer a human being, it will never go back to normal, therefore; the baby is stuck the way they made it. No changes. In some ways, people looks at genetic engineering as making their kid indestructible, just a perfect child.
Another con with genetic engineering in humans is that it’s against people’s religions. Religious people do not agree with the concept of genetic engineering of human beings because they believe you should stay the way you are born because God mad you that way. No genetic mutation should be involved in a child’s birth. Correcting your genetic problem will not help your descendants. One of the cons of genetic engineering on humans is that getting help for the problem you have now will not help your future kids.
In the picture above, the chart shows the navy line which is benefits of genetic engineering outweighing the harmful results which have gone down the past years. The yellow line shoes the harmful results outweighing the benefits, and finally the purple line which shows benefits of genetic engineering being similar to harmful results. I chose this graph becsuse it backs up my opinion to a certain degree in which the negatives and the positives are about equal or the same. So genetic enginering can be and is looked at positivley and negatilvely.
Genetic engineering in all manners is highly controversial and there are very opposite extremes on the position that it should take in our world today. There are those who very heavily promote and support genetic engineer and there are those who oppose it very strong and think it is too dangerous to be messing around with. There seems to be evidence both for and against genetic engineering. The greatest majority of the evidence seems to be against genetic engineering. Many of the experiments that have already taken place have not been very successful. Many people are wary of them because the long term consequences of the genetic engineering can not always be immediately seen. There have, though, been some successes and advances in knowledge concerning genetic engineering. The reason for the weight of the evidence being against genetic engineering may also be a part of the fact that it is a very new technology and scientist have really only scratched the surface. Genetic engineering could play a very large role in the future of our society and it is a subject that should be heavily researched and considered carefully before it advances too far.
After conducting many hours of research I have formed my own opinion on wether or not genetic engineering in humans should be done. As of now, I believe genetic engineering on human beings should be not thought of until scientists get a good plan developed and a safe plan. I love the idea of curing diseases and living longer, but its scary that if genetic mutation goes wrong, you’re stuck like that. From relief of stress, diseases being put away, and possibly longer lives, I feel as if genetic engineering in humans is a good thing. Research has pointed me to all the positive things about genetic engineering. Even though there still are negatives that come with genetic engineering, I do believe sciencties will make it better and keep developing it so that there is never any mistakes.