The Pros And Cons Of Genetic Editing And Human Cloning

You are probably familiar with GMO’s (genetically modified organism) and scientifically modified food that has had its DNA changes. There has been debate on GMO’s has been going on for a few decades, whether GMO are safe and even ethical. However, there is another debate that far surpasses GMOs and has a potential to radically shake society: the issue of genetically modifying humans. Changing our DNA could limit health issue or create a new Frankenstein’s monster among humans. Frankenstein had the wrong intent when he set out to create his monster. He only cared about himself and advancing his future. If Genetic engineering is sought after to just create something new there will be another monster. However, genetic can be safe and ethical if its intent and use is for medical purposes. We need to help the sick in society and one way to do that is with genetic engineering. With this purpose genetic engineering is not overstepping our authority like Frankenstein did.

A genetically engineered animal is one that contains altered genetic material to give the animal new traits or characteristics. There are many animals that have been genetically modified for example, mice, pigs, cows and sheep are just a few of the animals they experiment on. Most genetic engineering is directed toward providing more benefits to our society which can be ethically contentious. In reproductive cloning (animal cloning) researchers remove a mature skin cell from the animal that they want to copy then, they transfer it into a egg that has removed its DNA-containing nucleus. The clones are superior breeding animals that will produce healthier offspring. There is both upsides and downsides to genetic engineering and animal cloning. In the United States animal cloning is regulated by the FDA or, Food and Drug Administration and for the most part is not considered to be illegal. There are also close to no laws regulating genetic engineering in animals in the United States.

Why are humans stuck how they are? Why do some have lethal flaws? Why do theses flaws exist? The correct answer is they don’t have to: Human genetic engineering can solve some of theses lethal issues now and can solve more in the future. It can help the next generation experience what everyone strives to achieve. Human genetic engineering research should continue because it can save people's lives, improve human’s lives and improve the lives of the next generation of children.

Imagine a world where maladaptive genetic diseases have ceased to exist, parents have the ability to alter and improve their unborn child’s attributes such as height, intelligence, and attractiveness, and each generation becomes healthier, smarter, and stronger. Sounds like an unfeasible utopia, does it not? However, due to scientific advancements in the field of embryonic gene modification, this fantasy may soon become a reality. In a nutshell, embryonic gene modification refers to scientists altering the genome of an embryo in vitro for a multitude of reasons, ranging from eliminating harmful genetic diseases to altering superficial characteristics. Although embryonic gene modification may seem like a dream come true to many, it is not without ethical concerns that require intense debate.

Instead of cloning entire humans and genetically modifying them to our desires, we can use the technology to cure diseases and even help couples that are unable to reproduce. As the reader of this article, you have the ability in deciding the future of mankind and by learning this information on cloning and genetic engineering you will hopefully make an informed decision on the use and research of cloning and genetically modifying humans in the years to

New technological advances and scientific methods continue to change the course of nature. One of the current controversial advances in science and technology is the use of genetically modified embryos in which the study exceeds stem cell research. Scientists have begun planning for research involving human embryos in the genetic modification field. Many technological developments are responsible for improving our living standards and even saving lives, but often such accomplishments have troubling cultural and moral ramifications (Reagan, 2015). We are already beyond the days in which virtually the only procreative option was for a man and a woman to conceive the old-fashioned way (Reagan, 2015). Genetic modification of human embryos can be perceived as a positive evolution in the medical process yet it is surrounded by controversy due to ethical processes. Because this form of genetic modification could affect later born children and their offspring, the protection of human subjects should be a priority in decisions about whether to proceed with such research (Dresser, 2004). The term Human Genetic Engineering was originally made public in 1970. During this time there were several methods biologists began to devise in order to better identify or isolate clone genes for manipulation in several species or mutating them in humans.

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Earlier this year, the Francis Crick Institute in London asked for permission to start the experimentation on modifying human embryos using a new technique called CRISPER- CAS9. This technique is solely for the purpose to help with human fertility. This is a reason why people are in a hurry to start experimentation on human embryos: for the purpose of fertility. People will pay thousands of dollars for therapies, including in-vitro (a popular fertility therapy) to start a family. Gene editing could be a great way to help with this problem. The embryos that scientist are experimenting on are purely given to them by fertility patients who have donated the embryos for this reason alone. In this particular case the embryos are not

The author, Joel Achenbach from The Washington Post, wrote about the ethicists caution in applying CRISPR to gene editing in humans. He examines the arguments that the ethicists are concerned about. Some of which are, to prevent the cosmetic enhancements that would lead to permanent genetic changes in the human species, not crossing the thin line of playing God, and having heavy restrictions on this technique. The next steps are to continue with caution and to come up with a list of rules and regulations for this new technique. In my research paper this article will help me discuss the pros and cons and how we should go about this new technology.

Gene editing has been a big technological topic that has been talked about a lot over the last few years. Is it ethical? Does it promote social justice? Is it good for the environment? I personally do not think it promotes any of these ideas. It signifies the idea that the rich get richer, and gene editing has a huge ethical complication. Not to mention that it is not the most natural thing to be able to edit genes to someone’s liking.

In a hospital in Hangzhou China, doctor Wu Shixiu has been using CRISPR-Cas9 technology in hopes of providing a revolutionary cure for cancer (Wall Street Journal 2018). Since then, China has already successfully cloned two infant macaques (MIT Technology Review). China’s initiative in gene editing technology has set forth a race with the United States for the development of gene editing therapy. Gene editing promises mothers that they can save their children from genefits defects and cancer patients that they can be cured. Although the inception of gene editing technology provides tremendous hope to many cancer patients, it is important to remember the reality of gene editing and the ethical questions this technological feat poses.

The word clone derived from the Greek Klonos, which means branch. Semantic implication is obvious. Human cloning is the main process by which a genetically identical copy of a certain bacteria, plant or animal is produced by asexual reproduction. The term "clone" was coined by JBS Holdone, an eminent Scottish biologist and used in his speech titled "Biological Possibilities for the Human species of the next-Thons and Ten Years" in 1963 (biological possibilities of the human species 10000de next year). Various groups and organizations define cloning differently. To use a specific definition, the American Medical Association define cloning as the production of genetically identical organisms. Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) refers to the process by which a somatic cell nucleus is transferred into the existing body of an oocyte from which the nucleus was removed. In other words, cloning is a method of producing a child who has exactly the same genes or parent. I take an egg and remove the nucleus that contains DNA genes. Then take DNA from an adult cell and placed in the egg, the adult cell is merged with the enucleated egg, or by a sophisticated nuclear transfer. Then the egg is stimulated electrically or chemically reconstructed and try to make it to divide and become an embryo. However, many groups have used a broader definition of cloning. They include production of tissues and organs by increasing cell or tissue cultures, with current production of embryos. This occurs by creating stem cells. When an egg / ovum is fertilized and begins dividing, stem cells are all alike. As cells divide, some cells differentiate and become stem cells that produce specific tissues and then organs. We must understand that cloning does not produce an exact copy of the person cloned. What cloning does is create a habitat in which a cell can copy itself and create a duplicate DNA/genes. Where is society going in the futue with cloning? Will a whole new species of clones come into being or will society choose to side with caution and utilize all the research and evolution to further the age limits and cure health issues of mankind? One can simply speculate that given human greed and self absorbtion the first mentioned will

Human and animal cloning should be banned, that's what i believe. Animal cloning is not as bad as human cloning but it should be banned. The procedure to clone a human or a animal is difficult, risky, and most important expensive. Also many people are against it and if it becomes legal or official it could cause polemics between our people and religions.

It is not a new idea for science to interfere with people’s sense of ethics it has been going on for centuries. However, recently these issues have become extremely personal for every human being. This is because in the medical field scientists are now able to modify humans before and after they are born. With this new technology comes a lot of ethical issues that have to be addressed. But before one can jump to conclusions and assume that these new medical advance are morally or philosophically wrong, the science behind it has to be understood. If there’s misconceptions about what really goes on in the lab it can lead to these new advances never becoming a reality. Some highly criticized scientific research done in our world today is cloning, stem cell research, and human enhancements. Exploring the scientific work that actually goes on in these advances can help to stop unjustified objection to the research being done based on ethical standards.

Human cloning for medical research is just another argument whether or not it is good or bad. According to a 2017 National Human Genome Research Institute article, "The term cloning describes a number of different processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity." (National Human Genome Research Institute). Medical research states that the cloning can help medical breakthroughs could save endangered species from extinction, or it could even cure baldness. However, cloning could also cause different amounts of problems. Cloning is harmful to humans because it can cause health risks, can cause emotional distress between families, and it could be used for evil.