DBQ On Genetic Modifications

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if everyone was smart, athletic, and beautiful? Well, recently, scientists have been experimenting with human DNA to make a “better” person. Mostly all of these embryos died off, and those who lived were the same as your average human (OI) . I do not believe it is morally right to use human DNA and genes to alter the appearance and abilities of people. Although people may argue otherwise, I know that this is not right.

Should human genetic modification be allowed in today’s society? Many experiments with genetic modification on plants and animals involved trial and error. While there was success in the research, there also existed the cost of many errors. Scientists soon want to move onto the next step – genetic modification in humans. The human aesthetic could soon be in the hands of men. Recent advances in technology and research through other life forms have allowed us to consider this vast advancement in genetic modification. In studies of genetic modification, scientists rarely have 100% efficiency. We need to approach the concept of genetic modification in humans with caution. The magnitude of the advancement is immense; therefore, we need to approach this concept at a gradual pace. If we ignore these precautions, we risk human lives and deformities in the name of science. Exploring the possibilities of genetic modification is important to the future of science.

According the Laura Sanders, “pain is the body’s way of signaling that something is wrong.” (Doc. 2). As well as that, there is question as to if these therapies are too costly, and to if they will exclude the disadvantaged (OI). Another reason we should not genetically engineer humans is because it could lead to a “dystopia of superpeople and designer babies for only those who can afford it” (Doc. 3).

Imagine, a world with all humans living with altered DNA. Everyone is exactly how they want to be and can do exactly what they want to do. Does this sound Utopian to you? In my opinion, this sounds dystopian. People shouldn't be born perfect looking how they want, being able to do what they want. I believe that you should work for what you want and not be born good at it. To sum up, no I do not think that we should change human DNA in genes to make better people.

Technology is developing every day. The automobile was revolutionary, and then they introduced the plane. Cell phones can connect us with people around the world. Self-driving cars are in development today! Revolutionary inventions are the expectation nowadays, but a new discovery is sparking controversial questions in the science world. Is it acceptable to alter a baby’s genes to make it a better human? Genes are the instruction book of the body, and they determine everyone’s attributes and how people act in their environment (Medical News Today). Some people say that everyone is different for a reason, and others think customizing the genes of children was meant to happen. Altering an infant’s genes is acceptable to prevent hereditary diseases, but the line should be drawn at making an artificially smarter, stronger, or prettier human.

When the technology becomes available that everyone can genetically alter their child to be the best of the best and have qualities that some only dream of having, it will take away the individuality of which makes us one in our own. “…some policies will need to be universal, or nearly so, if they are to be meaningful at all. It does little good if the great majority of the world's countries agree to ban human reproductive cloning while a handful decide to distinguish themselves as free havens for the creation of human clones. In this regard, it is worth noting that neither Russia nor the United States has yet banned human reproductive cloning” (Source B). This also presents another issue with genetically altering humans. With there being scientists all over the globe working to perfect it, there has to be some standard to make sure that it does not get out of hand. With the power to genetically alter, nations across the world could develop thousands, even millions of soldiers that are the best of the best. If the world doesn't having a unifying code of law to determine whether or not that genetically altering humans is acceptable, then it could erupt into a very violent dispute between

In recent years, a debate has sparked whether or not genetic engineering in children should be allowed. Genetic engineering is done to insure that children are born with certain genes. My belief is that genetic engineering should not be used for selfish reasons such as 'perfecting' our children. Genetic engineering should not be used to perfect the imperfections in unborn children. The idea that we as humans must fix everything wrong in our lives is somewhat normal.

Genetic Modification is often perceived as the answer to humanity’s faults because it will enhance human abilities, prevent the survival of incapacitating disabilities, and guide the innovation of the future. Sounds pretty good, right? That is not the reality. Genetic modification is not the solution to the ubiquitous problems of the human race, but rather infringes on individual rights, decreases diversity, permits too much power to the human race, and contributes to overpopulation.

Do you think that we should change the DNA and genes of a human to make a “better” person? “Better” as in genetically modified. A genetically modified human is a human whose genes were changed before the person was born to make them “better” or more able to do things. Also, people deciding what genes should be altered in a human could be a very bad idea (Doc. 1). Medical News Today said, “Genes are a set of instructions that determined what the organism is like, it’s appearance, how it survives, and how it behaves in its environment.” Who is to decide what a “better” person is? I think that it is wrong to change the genetics of a person and that we shouldn’t proceed with this.

Genes are a complex part of human life, and make each of us different and special. But what if there was a choice where you could genetically alter your child, making them disease free and astonishing athletes? It sounds almost too good to be true, to have your very own designer baby. For the good of human species, we should be allowed to alter human genetics. With all these amazing abilities and unlimited changes we could make to our children, it would be like shopping for clothes at a mall. This may sound like a dream come true, but it can lead to many problems in the near future. Trying to change human genes takes away each person's own individuality, and could cause people to segregate the people who were not genetically altered. Even if it can make beautiful, healthy children, it has too many problems than benefits to actually be any good for humans.

Ethically this could make many people happy and live better lives knowing that they won’t have to worry about as many diseases and the fact the they will live a long healthy life but this could also make make all the people that aren't modified sad because they have to live normal lives and will be seen as the superior people because the are more prone to diseases and other health issues. Just like Vincent Freeman he wasn’t allowed to go to certain schools and get his dream job just because he wasn’t genetically modified as a

I believe that there is nothing wrong with the therapeutic gene modification when it involves somatic cells. I think that it is our moral responsibility to do what we can to help save the lives of people who are suffering. The doctors who would be proscribing the treatment have all made a hippocratic oath so it would be their moral duty to follow through on using this particular treatment. Therapeutic gene manipulation with somatic cells would break any moral, ethical, or legal laws. But the other forms of genetic manipulation are a little tricky. Therapeutic gene manipulation of germ cells can be a useful treatment of disease but its effect plays a role in a larger scope then just the patient alone. I think that it poses a greater risk to the whole of humanity of we allow changes to germ cells and future generations. It would open the door to all other types of genetic manipulation. So rules have to be put in place so no abuse of medical treatment occurs. Finally there should not be any type of enhancement gene modification occurring. I think that it will overall produce more harm then good. It is not a medical procedure that is used to help people who are suffering it would simply be a mechanism that would only play a negative role in human development, simultaneously breaking many ethical rules along the way. Genetic

Imagine a world that would full of people to their full potential, one where everyone is the best they could possibly be. This world would be unreal, a different place, but would that be a better ideal world? In my mind no. I do not think we should have genetic engineering in this century. However, in the future, I see genetic engineering as a possible way of life like it was used in the movie Gattaca. Personally I wouldn’t take part in it because it could and would lead to problems such as social ramifications and that there is no guarantee the outcome will not have side effects as seen in Gattaca.

Genetics is a world of unknown limitations. From the small fraction of application seen being explored today, they have yet to even begin exploring its true wonders and comprehend its beauty as an entirety. As of today, animals and plants have been the only beneficiaries of genetic research and experimentation (National Human Genome Research Institute). Such experiments have led to the development of better chances of survival of modified organisms against harsh environments. Pigs and cows are an example of how organisms can be modified to better effect the environment (Moss). Corn is an example of how crops can be adapted for other, previously unsuitable areas such as Africa (Glenn). Animals and plants have greatly benefited from genetic modification and research, but why should they be the only ones to get such great results. Humans should be granted the right to

With the start of the 21 first century, many new things are being developed. This is giving us a lot of new technologies and sciences. This technology is allowing us to make advancements in the human body which allows us to change our bodies in new ways, thusly, we are able to make our bodies stronger and give them new abilities. With these new developments, questions arise as to whether or not this is right? Would the ability to change someone's genetic code in order to make them stronger be right? We also need to think about what possible bad repercussion could occur from us as humanity having the ability to change someone's genetic material.