Genetic Mutations That Can Give You'superpowers

■ Is there a cure to mutations? If so, what is the name of the cure called?:

If didn't have any mutations our organisms wouldn't be able to evolve. Inherited mutations are important because of the source of genetic variation within a species. But not all mutations matter to the evolution of a species because not all mutations can be inherited. For an example if a mutation initially occurs in the DNA of a body cell it doesn't involved in the production of gametes and that mutation can't be inherited by the offspring. Another example is if the mutations that occur in the DNA of skin or muscle cells won't be passed on to the offspring but the mutations that initiate in the sperm or egg cells can be passed

I agree that mutations have both beneficial and controversial sides to it. Even though mutation is mostly used in a negative connotation, mutations aren’t always bad. For instance, most changes to DNA occur in the large areas of the genome that sit between genes, and typically have no effect. When there are variations that occur within genes, there is typically a consequence, but even so the mutations only seldom cause death or diseases. Also, as mentioned previously, mutations produce new variations that provide someone with a survival benefit. Ultimately, mutations give rise to variations that aren’t good or bad, nevertheless just

There are many genetic diseases and disorders in the world these days, some of which are stranger or more unique then others. One such unique genetic disease is Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis or CIPA for short. This particular genetic disease causes people who have to it to not be able to feel pain or even differentiated between hot or cold. As well as be unable to sweat, because of the anhidrosis. This genetic condition is also known as hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IV, but in this paper it will only be referred to as CIPA.

In the article, The Giant Mutations in the Human Genome, Michael White claims that people have large mutations in their body called “copy number variants” (CNVs) and they can be the explanation of development disorders. This relates to the content of our course in which mutations are part of evolution, and they effect genes. We have learned that genes are always mutation and various things are unclear when it comes to the evolution of humans. This can be supported by our learning of the Mullers Ratchet, which deals with mutations and increasing of them (Ridley 48). A question that arises from this article is “Are there any particular CNVs that can be prevented or once a mutation occurs, there is no way to stop it from hurting someone?”

Cancer, one of the most common diseases in the world, is a result of genetic and epigenetic mutations. Where genetics was at first used to explain phenotypes and disease, genetics alone could not explain the sheer amount of phenotypic diversity in a population—nor could it explain phenomenon such as how, “monozygotic twins or cloned animals [could] have different phenotypes and different susceptibilities to a disease.” Thus entered the field of epigenetics. Epigenetics is, “the study of heritable changes in gene expression that occur independent of changes in the primary DNA sequence.” Therefore, epigenetics has its own, independent mechanisms to affect the genotypes and phenotypes of individuals.

Individuals around us may have mutations. It is important for us to understand the illnesses and diseases that may impact people's everyday live. Mutations can cause well known genetic diseases. They can sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis. They impact individuals differently. A mutation is caused by different factors and it can affect individuals differently.

A mutation is a variant form of a gene. Mutations can be random or can be passed down through lineage. These simple flaws can dramatically impair their quality of life or even shorten their lifespan. One well known genetic disease is Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s is an inherited condition in which brain cells breakdown over time. As the disease progresses, symptoms include uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of cognition. A mutation which causes the HTT gene to repeat several more times than necessary. A simple repetition causes devastating outcomes for those who are affected. Huntington’s is fatal. Currently, doctors are able to test for the genetic mutation and know if a patient will get Huntington’s. However, they will merely be forced to live with the knowledge of a drastic decline and slow, uncontrollable death. Genome editing would give doctors the power to change this fate. Instead of treating symptoms with dangerous medications, you could identify the gene and change it. Some of the world’s most deadly and difficult diseases have long resisted destruction. They could be eradicated. There are a number of mutations that humans will continue to occur unless they are actively intervened. This 21st century way of treating diseases could theoretically cure all genetic

Your genes are constantly mutating and recovering. However, sometime these mutations stay and pass on to your offspring, whom continue to pass them down to their children and so on. Though in most cases mutations are bad, some may be beneficial to cure diseases and potential aiding in the dilemmas facing long duration space travel. For example, scientist from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University researched mutations in muscle formation and tested the effects of using the IGF-I gene to alter muscle function (Sweeney). This study showed after injecting the IGF-I gene into mice though an adeno-associated virus they experienced overall muscle size and the rate in which they grew were 15 to 30 percent greater

In biology, term- mutation has been described as changes to the base pair sequence of the genetic material of an organism. Mutations can be caused by: copying errors in the genetic material during cell division, by exposure to ultraviolet or ionizing radiation, chemical mutagens, or viruses, or can occur deliberately under cellular control during processes such as hypermutation. In multicellular organisms, mutations can be subdivided into germ line mutations, which can be passed on to descendants, and somatic mutations, which cannot be transmitted to descendants in animals. Plants sometimes can transmit somatic mutations to their descendants asexually or sexually (in case when flower buds develop in somatically mutated part of plant). A

My aim is to unpack the various genetic mutations and weather their cause is due to mankind. A clear understanding of weather human development has enhanced the power of genetic mutations and natural selection or disabled it will be achieved.

When discussing the topic genetic modification of humans, some people readily agree that modification of humans is an unsound procedure. Where their agreement typically ends, however, is on the question of how much people generally understand about genetic modification, considering, not only its unfamilirarity, but its broad diversity. Where as some are convinced this bio ingenuity course of action is unnatural and should not be practiced, others maintain that unnatural as it may be, its existence should be unveiled in the acceptance a method that primarily revolves around assisting people for health purposes. I concede that genetic modification in humans should be allowed remedially in reasons related to improving health.

If the power of God is placed in our hands, what are we going to do with it? Humanity has an insatiable desire to explore, expand, and enhance the boundless depths of our consciousness. Through genetic modification of human embryos, this goal has not only become plausible, but attainable. The looming questions about this extraordinary technological breakthrough are, where will it take us as a species, is there a point of no return, and who will be there to stop us? Scientists are striving to correct and eventually design the perfect human genome for the good of all mankind; without consideration for what the future may hold in store for us. But there are those, regardless, in pursuit of creating perfection and thus, making humans’ gods in our own right. Science vs Theology are at odds again, as scientists begin to dabble in the human gene pool and tamper with what God has created.

Having a childhood friend with an abnormal genetic condition had a significant impact in my life at a very early stage. As a child, I was puzzled with questions about him being different than rest of the children. It was only during my middle and high school that I learnt about genetics and started embracing the concept of DNA and the mutations associated with genes which could lead to abnormal genetic conditions. This little exposure to genetics helped me in understanding why my friend was different from rest of us and motivated me to further pursue my interest in biological sciences.

Using genetic modifications to prevent diseases is an idealized goal, but it has a major risk factor – mutations. DNA is a complicated system, and the slightest mistake could cause a major bodily malfunction. It would take extensive scientific research and application to consider attempting to alter a human’s genes. Science has made many advances, but oftentimes the major ones have come back with unintended consequences that were never before thought significant. The extensive use of oil, coal and natural gas demonstrate that perfectly. It was commonly known that the burning of these natural resources releases gasses into the air, but it was not thought of as important. Global warming was considered a hoax, and little was done to preserve the earth’s delicate ecosystem. If tampering with genetics is disregarded as insignificant, then drastic outcomes could occur, such as unheard of deformities, or permanent brain damage. Genetic modification in this sense would be detrimental to society.