Regulating Genetic Engineering

Humans desire perfection in everything, even if that means crossing the boundaries of natural life. A new looming untested technology, human genetic modification, raises questions as to whether it will advance human society or cause inconsistencies in the human genome. Essentially, this controversy will effect everyone since it is still

The acceptability of a certain form of technology can either be based on whether or not it improves the lives of humans and whether or not it is considered part of the social norm. It stands to reason that Genetic engineering can be accepted and subsequently refined to evolve the human race, as shown with its ability to improve quality of life through advancements in agriculture and medicine. Genetic engineering is the manual modification of an organism’s genetic composition by artificial means in order to transfer the specific traits, genes from one organism into a plant or animal of an entirely different species; in order to add a trait that would not normally be found within the species of the specific organism. According to Dr. Ron Epstein, professor of family medicine, psychiatry and oncology, Genetic engineering is a completely new kind of science that concerns itself with changing nature itself on the most fundamental level whereas previous science aimed to understand how nature works. As a result, there is a lot of controversy and worry stemming from the potential risk of bringing chaos and destruction to society that comes from the implementation of Genetic Engineering. Therefore, in order to come to an agreement on whether or not the benefits of Genetic Engineering are greater than the risks both sides of the argument must be weighed equally.

The Ethical Use of Genetic Engineering on Humans The main reason for investigating the ethics of genetic engineering is to ensure that we as a society have a set of rules that we do not break as doing so would create abominations.

Genetic engineering can easily be simplified as the modification of any organism’s genetic or hereditary material to get rid of unwanted characteristics or to produce wanted new ones.

This essay will inform readers about Genetic engineering using scholarly journal articles to define Genetic engineering and give reasons for and against in order to convince readers why G.E. should not be legal on humans. Although it is said that there are benefits to Genetic Engineering, the numerous risks and complications greatly outweigh the benefits. Genetic engineering is not approved by the FDA in the US, not only because it is unsafe to our health, but also to our society. Genetic engineering will lead to future complications such genetic inequality, countless health risks, and eugenics.

Genetic modification, especially the production of “designer babies,” has been acclaimed as the next great medical beneficiary to humanity, and also regarded with disdain and fear as a product of man playing god, neo-eugenics, and perpetuating inequality. The benefits to society, such as alleviating medical anomalies and bettering both length and quality of life, outweigh the moral panic and outcry that is a response to scenarios that are unlikely to ever even develop. Society should embrace genetic engineering and modification to improve humanity as a whole.

Genetic Engineering has produced an array of breakthroughs in the progression of modern medicine. Though it is faced with both ethical and potential environmental grievances, the efficacious results of Genetic Engineering counterpoise the criticisms from environmentalists. Researchers in genetics have provided simple solutions to problems that society has consistently endured. Genetic Engineering offers solutions to failing crops and heightened yields in production as well as numerous applications in medicine. It is approached by the concerns of the environmental impact of such actions, as well as the civil concern on ethics.

With the informational facts given overtime most of us can conclude that health is the major issue that we must focus on for genetic modification, not only for the embryo but for the individual carrying the embryo or even the society. Health not only includes the embryo's risk of catching a cold but also obtaining severe genes that may be life threatening such as cancer being passed down or even HIV/Aids. The society also is something to think about with the health issue, thinking about if genetic modification of embryos will affect the family's gene pool, other siblings, the embryo as he or she gets older, and even how the environment surrounding the embryo will act towards he or she in which can all affect a person's mindset and viewpoint as a whole. Genetic modification must be addressed for the interest and health of future subjects and risk takers who will actually think about “building” their babies look and

In society, newly introduced ideas and morals are viewed upon with mixed feelings, including the process of genetic modification, which has yet to prosper or to crumple. The topic of genetic modification is introduced and detailed upon within the articles “Expert Groups Says Embryo Genetic Modification Should Be Allowed” by

Assignment 5 When it comes to the topic of Genetic Modification, some scientists will readily disagree that Genetic Modification is bad for the world. Some are convinced that genetically modified babies will be good for the world, while others maintain the reasoning that having genetically modified humans in our society will create problems with non-modified humans. They’re afraid there will be chaos in the world. Where this argument usually ends is on the question of, do the parents have the right reasons for genetically modifying their babies. Though I agree that genetic modification should be used, I also agree that there should be regulations put in place.

Technology, it 's a word that defines the means and ways of everyday life today. In the 21st century, technology is a crucial thing. From plasma televisions, to ipods and iphones, technology conquers all. Apart from everyday uses of technology, science and research technology is making a huge impact in

Human genetic engineering (HGE), a prevalent topic for scientists in research, is the process of manipulating genes in the human genome. Potentially, scientists can use the process of HGE to alter many biological and psychological human traits by gene modification. Currently, however, there is a large deficiency in information regarding HGE and its effects to the human body; creating a need for scientists to conduct more research and tests. Because of the many unknowns involving HGE it is necessary for policy makers to regulate HGE for the use by scientists. The first part of this paper will provide an overview of what HGE is and the processes involved with the technology of HGE. This paper will then analyze the potential risks associated

Genetic engineering is the manipulation of genetic material in a cell to produce desired characteristics; desired “new” genes are placed into a little virus like organism that is allowed to get into your cell and insert the new genes into the cell along with the “old” genes. Scientists have learned how to pair and mix different characteristics of unrelated organisms by moving genes from one organism to another. Genetic engineers modify human genes using three approaches: cloning, somatic cell manipulation, and human germline manipulation.

“In the year 2019, the first genetically modified human DNA will be available for up to 100,000 dollars.” (Knapton) This modification will allow parents to pick and choose specific traits they want in their children. Traits such as eye color, hair color, and even IQ level will be able to be changed to the parents preference. Genetic engineering does not only affect human DNA, it can also be used to modify animal DNA to preserve species and cure diseases. The concept of genetic engineering has been around for decades but only recently caught the attention of the media. In 2017, “there are hundreds of people debating whether genetic engineering of both animals and humans is a good idea.” (Krapton) There are some people who believe that engineering DNA is too risky and expensive. Despite the moral arguments and risk factors, genetic engineering will benefit mankind by helping to save species that are crucial to our ecosystem and to cure diseases that plague our world.

Genetics have been taken advantage of as early as circa 12,000 B.C. with the breeding and domestication of animals. However, the scientific study of genetics first began in the 1800s, and genetic engineering(GE) is even newer still (Wexler 1). The technology is progressing rapidly, and has come quite a long way. Now that scientists are in possession of technology this powerful, the general consensus is that more lines need to be drawn. Although regulators are still working on the issue, there are still new things to be learned about the technology. Parties involved must consider health risks, environmental concerns, and ethical concerns when creating and revising policies and regulations regarding GE technology.