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Pros And Cons Of Genetic Modification

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Since recent technological advances have made it possible to genetically modify DNA, society should use those resources to improve the quality of human life. Using this technology would be beneficial to mankind for many reasons. It would improve physical appearance, cure diseases and/or prevent them, and heighten the level of human intelligence. Though there is always the possibility of something going wrong there is also the possibility of it going right. It is also against some peoples moral beliefs but getting a better understanding of this technology should change that. All of the pros and cons as one would create a better, smarter, happier world. Everyone always is unsure or self-conscious about their physical appearance. Whether they wish their hair was natural blond (you know the kind that bleach cant accomplish), or their eyes were purple or even wished they could reach that 6'2" they've always dreamed about! Genetic Modification can fix that. With this advanced technology you can practically design your body! Tanner skin? No problem. Hate your brown eyes? Piece of cake. Not only can you change or fix the complications mentioned, you …show more content…

Though these are just a few of the many avails of genetic modification they give an idea of how this will better the world. Genetic modification allows humans to alter their physical appearance, gives us the ability to cure diseases or at least delete them, and lastly improve the level of intelligence in humans. Some of the disadvantages are the miniscule possibility of it going wrong and the uneducated belief that genetic modification is morally wrong. Being as the possibility of improvement to the human race is greater than the possibility that it will cause significant harm, I believe that genetically modifying humankind is the proper course of action for us to take in this

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As a society we are adapting, changing, and growing every day. Genetic modification is happening; many people are just not aware. Genetic engineering is great for society because it can cause many new advancements for the as in world with no diseases and a world without hunger. “There is a good case for exploring all ideas relevant to our current concerns, no matter where they lead” (Pinker 533). Although no one knows how far genetic enhancing and cloning could go makes it a dangerous idea, does not mean as a society that we ignore it.

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In "Building Baby from the Genes Up" by Ronald M. Green, Green expresses his view that genetically modifying humans is not necessarily a good thing for human, but that it’s not such a bad thing or inevitable. Green claims that genetic modification is beneficial to society and would help improve living. Green exclaims that genetic modification is an inevitable future and that the quality of the human population will improve. Green proposes the idea that genetic modification will improve the quality of the human population by using it with health related issues such as obesity and dyslexia and that no children will have to suffer anymore because of those problems. Knowing about our gene will give us more freedom according to Green.

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It is a known fact to this day that organ transplants are not available since supply for healthy organs such as kidneys and hearts are so rare and not easily obtainable considering the demand for it. Even if they receive an organ there is only a 5% chance of the body accepting the organ as its own. With the help of genetic modification, the demand for organs needed to perform organ transplants might be the answer to this problem. Now there will not be any more problems for transplants now scientists can just use the Genetically Modified organ needed to perform the surgery and also the organ that is perfect for the patient. Another way genetical engineering can be used is in the production of some human therapeutic proteins which is used to treat a variety of diseases and help with the immune systems to fight off disease.

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Genetically modifying children to create the perfect child is unethical and dehumanizing for its deviation from the natural order. It is unethical because it strips the natural process on human creation. Humans reproduce naturally with two parents a mother and a father, eventually the child will develop naturally in the womb, by genetically modifying this process it strips the nature into the process because the child will not develop naturally but instead has been conditioned to develop in that way the parents had set it to be. It is unethical for the reason that the child does not have a say on the choices the parents will make for him or her. When a child is developing in the womb, the personality, traits, and looks of the child come from

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One reason I do not support the use of genetic engineering on humans is because people may use it for unethical purposes. Parents could use this technology to create their idea of a “perfect” child. They could choose to have their child’s DNA edited to change the child’s outer appearance. For example, if a parent wants a child with blonde hair and blue eyes, they could use this technology to have those genes altered.

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SUMMARY The research subject was originally “What is ethical about human genetic modification?”. I chose human genetic engineering as a research topic as the possibility of its practise excited me. More particularly, my research focused on ethics because I wanted to form an opinion of whether it was right to practise HGE.

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Although I approve gene modification, there are others who don’t. Because we can choose our childrens genetic makeup, we may limit them from what they actually want to do as they grow older. Nevertheless, let me begin in explaining the pros of allowing genetic engineering, starting with delaying others’ deaths. We

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Finally, genetic modifying can allow people to live longer. You may think that this is good that people would live longer, but there some negative aspects to this. Life would be very boring of course, but more importantly, overpopulation would happen and humans would be in competition with one another since everything would now be limited. While some aspects of genetic engineering should appealing, they all most likely have a dark secret hiding within

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Genetic engineering, according to the Gale Encyclopaedia of Science, is the alteration of genetic material in living things with the aim of producing new substances or creating new functions. This report will focus on the specific aspect of human genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification. It is a socio-scientific issue that has a number of biological concepts, as well as implications both biologically and socially, whether they be positive or negative. There are also a number of people; scientists, doctors, church members, and ordinary members of society, who have opinions on the issue, such as Kathy Niakan and Marcy Darnovsky. I myself disagree with human genetic engineering, as will be explained, and propose a societal action

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In conclusion, medical science should not alter people’s genetics since we only scratched the surface in this technology. Humans should make themselves better naturally, instead of taking a surgery or an enhancement that could have risks and may not work. The achievement will also mean less when you take a shortcut to achieve something. Biogenetics engineering advancements are still opaque, where it could have some benefits, but there are also big risks. There has been risks that we knew from doing these enhancements or changing an

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In the year 2038, we will have self-driving cars, virtual reality theme parks, and designer babies. Twenty years from now when you decide to start your family you will face a major ultimatum, whether or not to have your future child genetically modified. As a parent to be you decide on the genes of your child that you want to enhance and the gens that you want to delete. You can choose the gender of your child, their hair color, upgrade their intelligence, and enhance their athletic ability.

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In discussion of human genetic modification (HGM) or human genetic engineering, one controversial issue has been the point of view of this method. On one hand, scientists and medical professionals argue that HGM is the door to the future where everything will be possible; it will be a big step for science and a leap forward that will help eliminate many diseases such as cancer, diabetes and HIV. On the other hand, some people argue that HGM will have economic problems. Moreover, others maintain that genetic modification is intended only to create the perfect human. My personal view is that I disagree with human genetic modification because this method could have some risk factors.

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Evolution simply states that as environments change, the species that are best suited to new habitats will survive. Without diversity in a species, adaptations to new environments is more difficult without a wide range of individuals to choose and mate with. The evolution of humans has spanned over 2 million years and has resulted in the variety of people seen today. This evolution will simply stop and humans won’t see any change to the species due to the uniformity of their genetic material. ; Another horrific side effect of genetic modification has nothing to do with health but that it may trigger a "patent" war meaning these genetically modified humans could become patentable property.

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This could save thousands of lives in the world. Genetic Engineering can be used in medicine. For example, many people can’t afford to go to the doctor. What if you have a banana with the nutrients of 10 bananas? You could get much more nutrients.

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This essay will look more on the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering. Genetic engineering has some advantages. Firstly it allows for faster growth rate .Genetic engineering allows of plants or animals to be modified so their maturity can occur at a quicker pace outside of the normal growth conditions that are favourable without genetic changes as well .Secondly, it may also provide a cure for disease to improve health (apecsecadmin, 2014). Genetic engineering can be used to eradicate a number of incurable and deadly disease which could be done by identifying the genes that cause these disease, and manipulate them to prevent people from contracting these potentially deadly diseases.

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