Human Genetic Engineering Persuasive Essay

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Our genes make us who we are today. They decide whether we are tall, have blonde hair, brown eyes, and what race we are. The genes you have make your personality and the way you act each day. In this paper, I will be discussing the topic of human genetic engineering and how it will affect society today. So the question is, will genetic modification effect the way an individual will act in the future? Human genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organisms’ DNA. This means that health professionals will be able to change the genetic makeup of any cell. Also, doctors would be able to help treat diseases by correcting or eradicating a gene that would have become an inherited disease. A patient