INTRODUCTION Modern science and technology has made fascinating discoveries and incredible innovations. There have been amazing advances in all areas and disciplines from engineering and robotics to science and medicine. It is the latter that has made some of the greatest advances and innovations. Human beings learn more and more everyday about how to treat illnesses and prevent diseases. They have also learned so much about the how the human body works; right down to the genes that make all living things what they are. It is possible today for scientists to understand how genes affect traits and that sometimes those genes can be removed, replaced or modified in order to express more desirable traits within living things. Genetic modification …show more content…
There is already the technology to genetically test one’s unborn offspring and design them manifest traits they want their child to manifest. This is no different than changing animals within nature; many ask as human beings do we have the right to change that design (Powell, 2014). The Humane Issue: There are many who worry that human beings creating modified animals may not be thinking of the animal’s well-being. For many this is a huge problem because it could be harming animals and causing them future problems (Ormandy, Dale and Griffin, 2011). Support for Genetically Modified Animals Change the Animals for Survival: Again many modified animals have been changed in order to make it more likely that they will survive in an era of environmental destruction and climate change. Giving these animals’ new traits that can benefit them, aiding in preventing extinction of species all around the globe (Biotechnology Innovation Organization, 2016). Quality of Life: The ability to understand and eliminate genetic diseases and disorders could make lives better all across the board. No longer will there be worries about children born with congenital diseases and could improve the quality of life for billions (Biotechnology Innovation Organization, …show more content…
Genetically modified animals can represent, both, scientific innovation, but also, could have some negative side effects that need to be consider. If genetic modification of animals can be used to aid in preventing extinction and maintaining natural environments, then that is a worthwhile cause, deserving of support. This is especially true when one considers that the bulk of environmental problems are caused by human beings. However, that does not mean that the technology should not be monitored and held to a strict standard; they must consider all ethical conundrums that the technology produces. No animal should be tormented or mistreated in order to meet these scientific goals (Ormandy, Dale and Griffin, 2011). All the same, the potential applications of genetic modification cannot be ignored. Ending congenital diseases, eliminating the codes related to hereditary diseases and offering much needed transplant organs is worthwhile (Houdebine, 2014). This is especially considering that huge number of people who may die before they ever receive the organ that they