Would you handpick certain traits of your baby if you had the chance? What if something as little as changing hair or eye color was available, or being able to eliminate your child's chance at developing a life-threatening disease? Biotechnology has been debated throughout the U.S. for years as to whether the pros outweigh the cons and how it affects people's lives. Throughout the 21st century, scientists have used biotechnology to improve economic and scientific gains in the U.S; however, these gains are unwanted and unnecessary to some and they may be more harmful than helpful to American's lives. Therefore, biotechnology can greatly improve or hinder life in the 21st century.
Biotechnology studies have been proven to dramatically improve
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Biotechnology has been used for years to improve the quality and quantity of livestock, but studies show harmful chemicals found in the crops degrade the plant and consumers of the product. Source 4 states that "herbicide-resistant crops can cross-pollinate to create herbicide-resistant weeds" (Source 1). If this evidence is accurate, the number of healthy crops will decrease, and the number of weeds will increase. Some argue that biotechnology harms patients rather than curing them from deadly diseases. Studies show that "Some gene therapy trials have sickened patients further" (Source 1). This evidence is significant because it makes patients question authenticity of their treatment. Extending the life expectancy using gene therapy may lead to intense overpopulation. America's average life expectancy is 77.85 and may slowly extend their life spans. This problem could lead to overpopulation and ultimately little room left on earth for life. A natural conclusion to this evidence, then, might be that biotechnology will lead to the world into overpopulation. Biotechnology may lead to poisonous crops, sickened patients, and major overpopulation, therefore should only be considered a risk and harmful to the