Professor of Science at Duke University‚ states that “Technology itself is not evil. Only the misuse and misapplication of it is” (Farahany). Genetic engineering should be used with the purpose of preventing abnormalities and disease alone. With careful regulations by the government‚ that can be done (Krimsky‚
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modification of a person’s DNA for benefits‚ called genetic engineering. With these advancements‚ not taking the action of responsibility can lead to societal imbalances and problems‚ as shown in the novel of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley during the creature’s careless upbringing by his creator that leads to his ruthlessness‚ or today’s argument on whether we should break the natural cycle of life through genetic engineering. The idea of changing an organism’s genetic makeup may seem unnatural and completely
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better humanity‚ scientists are beginning to cure what were once thought to be incurable diseases through new applications of genetic modification. However‚ there is not as clear of a distinction between what is considered a genetic therapy (which is generally considered a positive application) from a genetic enhancement (which is considered morally wrong) as there should be. Genetic screening was once only used for potentially life –threatening diseases in embryos. Similar technology is now giving parents
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"The age of genetic engineering is changing our lives‚ whether we like it or not" (Tagliaferro 9). This quote by Linda Tagliaferro is an excellent quote to explain how genetic engineering is currently standing‚ whether one is fore or against genetic engineering. In the old days animals went on with their lives breeding and reproducing in a manner that was unknown to civilization. However‚ through the years science and technology has surpassed the ways of the old‚ even though the rest of the world
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Genetic engineering‚ or eugenics‚ is another proposed method of correcting Deafness which arouses much anger and controversy in the Deaf community. Deafness has a variety of root causes‚ and its genetics are complicated‚ but is known that for some people‚ it is caused by the gene connexin 26‚ as well as many other recessive‚ harder-to-trace genes (Leigh 49). Diagnostic testing of a Deaf or Hard of Hearing baby is becoming routine‚ but it is prenatal testing that inflames both the Deaf and Hearing
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In your own words‚ what role does socioeconomic status‚ cultural context‚ and ethnicity play in development (show examples of each)? In our day and time‚ socioeconomic status‚ cultural context‚ and ethnicity play a huge role in human development. Human development begins while in the womb and at birth and continues through life heavily depending on these particular factors. These factors determine how a person communicates‚ works‚ looks‚ and chooses to live their daily lives. People are individuals
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As achondroplasia is a serious genetic disorder that parents worldwide are worried about their future children obtaining‚ there are also other options in which parents can deal with a mutation in a gene on chromosome 4 in a fetus. However‚ there is also a legitimate ethical dilemma between the two parents and the genetic counselor. Because the parents had a child with two such genes die at 2 months old‚ they want a baby who is heterozygous for the achondroplasia trait. Unfortunately the child inherits
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Final Exam Genetics PCB3063 Form 1 Fall 2013 1. Gregor Mendel selected traits which could be easily and unambiguously sorted into two classes. Each trait such as seed shape was first bred into true breeding lines or Parental Cross F1 Phenotype F2 Phenotypic Ratio F2 Ratio Round x Wrinkled Seed Round 5474 Round:1850 Wrinkled 2.96:1 Yellow x Green Seeds Yellow 6022 Yellow:2001 Green 3.01:1 Red x White Flowers Red 705 Red:224 White 3.15:1
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parents to visualize having the perfect baby to feel accepted. Genetic modification is becoming a heated debate over protecting a newborn from genetic diseases to manipulating genes for personal preferences. Many agree with the notion of curing cancer or dyslexia through gene manipulation. However‚ there are a lot of debates on changing the DNA sequence for personal dislikes such as personality characteristics and intelligent statuses. Genetic modification should not be used to satisfy the desires of
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For many years‚ genetic engineering has made its way into its spotlight‚ making it one of the stars in modern research‚ especially in biotechnology. It has greatly contributed for the betterment of our society‚ both in food production and in health‚ but little do we know about this risky discovery. OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION II. GENETIC ENGINEERING – Legacy A. History B. Towards the future III. GENETIC ENGINEERING – Its role in our daily lives IV. GENETIC ENGINEERING –
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