Genetic Engineering

In today's world, people are learning a great deal in the rapidly growing fields of science and technology. Almost every day, you see or hear about a new discovery or advance in these fields of study. One very common and controversial topic in the news and social talk of many people recently is what us, as human beings, will be able to do through the development of genetic engineering. Many people are wondering if the manipulation of human cells is morally wrong to the laws of nature or religion, especially in childbirth.

Scientists are excited a out the prospects for new medications, new agricultural crops, and new means of solving environmental problems. On the other hand, the potential risks of genetic engineering are also well recognized. Scientists have been long aware that there can be unwanted side effects, unanticipated social costs and, and unseen public health and environmental risks. Theses concerns early on caused scientists to put in action a suspension on certain classes of recombinant DNA experiments. Meaning, it was the scientists themselves who evaluated the risks first.

Dolly was a sheep that was the first living clone in its time.

This was a magnificent feat but what did it mean? To some it meant a world of possibility, to others it meant havoc. Who is right? Who is wrong? These questions are unanswerable which results in a never-ending controversy. This controversy over the benefits and dangers of genetic engineering in humans, animals and plants will live on forever. There are many benefits of genetic engineering. At the forefront of these benefits is preventing and curing illnesses. Up to this days the stem cells are saving many people, by repairing their organs or create another ones by this cells.

Whether or not there is legislation condoning genetic engineering or prohibiting it, there will be controversy. This controversy will exist for as long as human beings walk the Earth we live on. Whether the controversy is over something petty or something as serious as cloning human beings, the arguers will argue on and on, endlessly.





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