Persuasive Essay On Genetic Engineering

With new technology it allows us to further research to attempt to benefit humanity and the environment people live in. As well as the genetic engineering playing a positive role in helping with “agriculture, aquaculture, bioremediation, and environmental management, both in developed and developing countries. However, deliberate or inadvertent releases of genetically engineered organisms into the environment could have negative ecological impacts under some circumstances”(Coker 24). With the engineering of plants and medicines, there seems to be no harm done if something were to go wrong and hurt the plant or the medicine just doesn’t turn out right. There comes a point when scientists cross a line and that is when they start to create designer babies. With designer babies, it gives the mother and the father the ability to change and enhance the outcome of their child. The parents are given the opportunity to improve the way their child's “eyesight could be greatly improved, perhaps even allowing [them] to see wavelengths of light that are currently ‘invisible’ to us” (Coker 26). Having a child with not only enhanced eyesight, but with them having your choice of hair color, the eye color you have chosen, or allowing them to have enhanced strength people are interrupting the natural way a child is supposed to be created. A child who has been genetically engineered to have enhanced strength is a child how going to ruin the way sports are played fairly. A child who has been born naturally and has had nothing altered about him will be no match against a genetically engineered one. Some people would take into consideration that the religious church would believe that genetically engineering anything is not moral. Inside “the moral evaluation of germ line cell therapy is different. Whatever genetic modifications are effected on the germ cells of a person will be transmitted to any potential

Embryonic cells should be allowed to be used because of the medical benefits they provide. They can be used to cure diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, traumatic spinal cord injury, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, heart disease, and even vision and hearing loss (nih.gov 2009). There is no problem using them for medical purposes and it is not immoral to use them for this reason. Embryonic cells have the potential to save lives. Therefore, the usage of embryonic cells outweighs the ethical issues.

Although the intentions of genetically modifying DNA in human embryos is aimed to rid society of genetic defects, it is still essential that this scientific discovery remains ethical. In an article on NPR.org, Rob Stein describes an experiment that scientists have been conducting in which they modify human DNA in order to eliminate life threatening genetic diseases that could be passed on for generations (Stein). In Portland, at Oregon Health & Science University, Paula Amato, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, explains “that their work is aimed at preventing terrible diseases, not creating genetically enhanced people...much more research is needed to confirm the technique is safe and effective before anyone tries to make a baby this way”(Stein). Because scientists like Amato realize their research is controversial, they are taking every precaution to assure what they are doing is morally correct, they are not intending to corrupt society. Although their intentions are good, it is their job to make sure their research is being used in an ethical way. If not, millions of people, who are already obsessed with the idea of perfection, will be able to do something about

GM could even cure people with AIDS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and others. Genetic modification to human embryos should be aloud because it could save millions of lives lost to preterm birth complications simply by genetically modifying the embryo of the baby. 1.1 million lives were lost to due to prematurity and low birth weight in 2012 and three fourths of these deaths were within the first week of life, if it was legal to genetically modify human embryos millions of lives could be saved every year. (http://www.businessinsider.com/genetically-modified-animal-experiments-2015-10/#dolly-the-sheep-1). (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_fish) Scientists have already made huge breakthroughs in genetically modifying animals by making mice and rabbits glow in the dark, making salmon grow twice as fast, cloning sheep and tiny pet

Human genetic engineering and eugenics have been a largely controversial topic over the past decades. Eugenics can be popularly defined as the science of improving and enhancing a human population or person through manipulating the human genes, selective breeding, and sterilization. The end goal and desired result of eugenics is to basically create a human race or people with more desirable biological, physical, or psychological traits. Eugenics and genetic modification is a current, pressing subject; in April 2015, a group of Chinese researchers, used a new gene-editing technology, called CRISPR to “[tinker] with the genomes of human embryos” (Adams). Presently, according to CQ Researcher, “New genetic technologies allow scientists to delete a mutant gene and insert a healthy one, which…has the potential to eliminate inherited diseases, such as cystic fibrosis.” However, these techniques have only been used on embryos belonging to laboratory animals. The big question here is whether or not science and technology are crossing an ethical boundary by using these techniques and performing genetic modification on human embryos. Do humans have the right to “play God” and alter nature?

Throughout the world, many intelligent minds exist. One, in particular, had something to say about Human genetic engineering. “Nuclear weapons need large facilities, but genetic engineering can be done in a small lab. You cannot regulate every lab in the world. The danger is that either by accident or design, we create a virus that destroys us” (Stephen Hawking). Hawking is considered to be one of the most intelligent people in the modern world. For this reason, his statement is not to be taken with a grain of salt. The concept of Human genetic engineering is surrounded with danger and controversy. There are several different positions on human genetic modification. Conservatives, or Traditionalists believe such innovation or change would be detrimental towards the human race. Conservatives say that families are the foundation of society so changing how families come to be would ultimately tear society apart (Foht). Others say that innovation of such magnitude would act as a boon to the human race. Concerning the danger of genetic engineering, it could definitely become an immense detriment. However, with the correct limitation and government oversight, the human race will benefit from it. Genetically engineering a Human embryo is a step that science will eventually take. Whether it be decades or centuries from now, genetically modified humans will walk the Earth.

These scientists only at the beginning of the procedure have already put a life at risk just to enhance the child. Along with this procedure is the scientists and engineers still do not know all of the possible side effects because it is unethical to make an embryo a science experiment. A journal with an entry titled ‘Against Designer Babies” written by Sheldon Krimsky states, “First, for whatever enhancement is sought, the only method for determining efficacy is to engage in a clinical trial with a few dozen fertilized human eggs or embryos, where half would be genetically modified, all would be carried to term, and the development of the children would be followed throughout their lives to determine whether the genetic modification worked and worked safely. No animal studies can answer these questions” (Krimsky). The experiment cannot be used on animals to answer the questions scientists have, and expect mothers to willingly let experiments to be done not only on themselves, but also the little life inside of

While there are many theories of the benefits we could gain by using embryonic stem cells, it has brought many ethical dilemmas and arguments. Many feel that the use of embryos for science is morally wrong and equal killing an unborn baby. This is usually followed by the idea that we shouldn’t “play god” nor allow embryos to be used for research. On the other hand,

I believe that gene therapy is ethical since it helps those who are suffering from a genetic disorder. Many people who suffer from genetic disorders usually have a lower life span than those who do not and are usually suffering from pain/disabilities due to the genetic disorder. In The BIble there are many instances where God heals those who are sick, the treatment of gene therapy is no different. If doctors are doing what God has been in The Bible why is it immoral? Many genetic disorders have no cure to them and other types of treatment may be ineffective or slightly effective at most. Further research into gene therapy can potentially find a cure to genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, sickle cell amelia and certain cancers like leukemia and lung cancer. Using gene therapy we able to actually treat and potentially cure genetic disorders since gene therapy corrects the root of the problem; the genes rather than using ineffective treatments or no treatment at all. Some may also say that modifying the gametes of a person is wrong since the kid has no consent whether they chose to receive gene therapy or not, I believe that it is better to apply gene therapy to gametes since it prevents future generations from suffering from the genetic disorder as a whole and it is almost certain the kid will be more thankful not being born with a genetic disorder.

We could debate about whether using genetic engineering beyond that is suitable, but certainly should be used for medical circumstances. And as far as ethical goes, I believe it is. A lot of people say god created us, and we should live the way we are made. However god also gave us this world to learn and nurture, and if god truly exists wouldn’t he want us to better ourselves? Create a better life for unborn

People always look for miracles in their life. What if there is a way to miracles? Genetic engineering can create miracles, by making impossibles to possibles. From the name genetic engineering we can define that is all about genetics. Haircolor, color skin, eye color, long or short all comes from genes that are inherited from the parents. What if we can create and customize our gene to have specific traits and actions? Genetic engineering is more beneficial than risky and has a huge effect on the today’s society because it plays a major role with treating human diseases, for pharmaceuticals and genetically modified foods for people and animals.

The two big issues that arise with this research is the way the stem cells are acquired, and what researchers do with the information gathered once it is acquired. According to an article by The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity called “An Overview of Stem Cell Research”, “Human embryonic stem cells are the cells from which all 200+ kinds of tissue in the human body originate. Typically, they are derived from human embryos-often those from fertility clinics who are left over from assisted reproduction attempts. When stem cells are obtained from living human embryos, the harvesting of such cells necessitates destruction of the embryos.”(An Overview of Stem Cell Research). So basically, to acquire these stem cells which have the benefits of improving others lives, you must take away a potential life. The same article by explorable.com says “A life is a life and that should never be compromised. A fertilized egg should be valued as a human life even if it is in its very first weeks. Destroying human life in the hopes of saving human life is not ethical.”(explorable.com). The main problem with embryonic stem cell use is the ethical issues that come with it. But, one who takes embryonic stem cells into their body must be on medicine to prevent rejection for the rest of their life, which can be extremely cost. Moving on, the not-so-unethical alternatives also have their plentiful of issues.

Genetic engineering is one of the most significant advancements in scientific history. This discovery possesses the potential to eliminate hereditary diseases and to add more desirable traits to humans. Changing the human’s genes can lead to eugenics, a controversial subject explained below. People are for and against genetic engineering, and as long as it’s regulated by the government, it should be allowed to continue.

Genetic engineering is currently a growing field in which people are obsessing over. This is new and upcoming technology that combines genetic and Nanotechnological enhancements, which completes the direct manipulation of DNA to alter an organism’s characteristics in a particular way. In my opinion, it may very well be a great improvement, but it should only be used when necessary. If I were a parent of a child under 12 years of age, I would not sign up for the enhancement.

    One argument is that children should be loved and accepted for their natural being. Others believe engineering to be morally unjust as it interferes with nature’s creation and society as a whole. According to Dr. Emy Lucassen, “the arguments used against genetic engineering include 'we should not interfere with nature', 'we should not alter the genetic constitution of organisms', 'we should not alter the genetic constitution of organisms to this extent', and these points are investigated presently” (Lucassen 3). Lucassen believes that parents should not choose to change the genes of their embryo because they should love their child