Throughout the centuries, science has progressed by a lot, and it has allowed scientists to create new technologies and processes to help the public. However, as these technologies develop, several ethical issues arise. This trend is seen throughout the several disciplines of science. One example of this technology is genetic modification. Several issues have arisen in terms of whether it is beneficial to humans, or if it does more harm than good. While there are some areas of concern when it comes to genetic modification, this technology is beneficial to humans because it allows several industries to make more income, and it helps prevent several illnesses that can cause serious harm to humans.
It is important to know the context of genetic engineering before discussing the benefits of it to the public. Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, is the process of altering the DNA in an organism. There are several processes that constitute genetic engineering, and it can range from changing one base pair of DNA to combining the DNA from another organism. The first case of genetically modifying an organism was recorded in 1973, and by 1994, the first genetically modified foods were made available to the public. Since then, genetic modification has been applied to several organisms.
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The technology is used for the right reasons, and the technology takes into account the potential ethical issues that can arise. This is contrary to what was done by Victor Frankenstein in the novel. For example, Victor didn’t take care of the monster after he created, and instead let it escape and wreak havoc in the world. Additionally, Victor failed to keep the monster content with its life, which led to more violence. These issues wouldn’t be a problem with genetic modification, and the ethics of genetic modification do not allow this to happen, which aligns with Mary Shelley’s