Scrolling down the television guide one day, I saw a show entitled, “Who’s Afraid of Designer Babies?” And I thought to myself “Is designing a baby even ethical? Would it cause problems in the future? Who is actually benefitting from designer babies?” Suddenly my level of curiosity elevated, elevated to a point where I decided to conduct research. I came upon the idea of genetic engineering, which has been a very intense topic of discussion. A “designer baby” refers to a baby whose genetic makeup has been artificially selected by genetic engineering combined with in vitro fertilization to ensure the presence or absence of particular genes or characteristics.” (Corner). In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the process of combining eggs and sperm outside the body in a laboratory. Once the embryos are formed, they are placed in the uterus. (Webmd.com).
From my first essay I wondered whether or not designing a baby is really ethical and if it should even be allowed. Many people believe that nature should take its course and interfering with its course is against the true fate. I learned that when humans try to interfere with the law of nature, there are some benefits but also some greater faults. As the debate on whether designer babies should be allowed rages on, the technology comes closer to making this possibility into a reality. …show more content…
Eventually, genetically modifying babies will affect the gene pool. This will cause complications later on throughout the baby’s family tree. Geneticists are human just like everyone else and may make mistakes. They cannot evaluate every gene a hundred percent with the technology present. Genes usually have more than one purpose. A gene that controls intelligence could also regulate anger management. A parent could want their child to be really smart and end up with a very tempered child. The ability to change human physical appearance and characteristics will
From my first essay I wondered whether or not designing a baby is really ethical and if it should even be allowed. Many people believe that nature should take its course and interfering with its course is against the true fate. I learned that when humans try to interfere with the law of nature, there are some benefits but also some greater faults. As the debate on whether designer babies should be allowed rages on, the technology comes closer to making this possibility into a reality. …show more content…
Eventually, genetically modifying babies will affect the gene pool. This will cause complications later on throughout the baby’s family tree. Geneticists are human just like everyone else and may make mistakes. They cannot evaluate every gene a hundred percent with the technology present. Genes usually have more than one purpose. A gene that controls intelligence could also regulate anger management. A parent could want their child to be really smart and end up with a very tempered child. The ability to change human physical appearance and characteristics will