Genetic Engineering: Ethical Considerations “Genetic engineering is the process of taking DNA from organisms, plants or animals and manipulating the cells by altering or repairing them to obtain or eliminate the traits desired.” (Judson & Harrison, 2015. Pg. 300). The abilities to change DNA and completely alter natural creation is in the hands of scientists all over the world. When we go to the grocery store and buy food, it could potentially be something that has been altered by science. Unless there was a label on the food telling you that it was altered, you would have no way of knowing. “In 2013, Congress was considering the Genetically Engineered Right-to-Know Act, which would require the FDA to enforce labeling of all genetically
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(debate.org, n.d.). Everyone has their own ideas of what is ethical or not, but they may only be considering certain aspects of genetic engineering. The lack of complete knowledge of all that is involved in genetic research should be considered when using statistics like this. You should look at the big picture when it comes to genetic engineering and all the different experimentation involved. Yes, it may be considered ethical to experiment on a plant, but is it ethical to do these same experiments on a …show more content…
(Judson & Harrison, 2015. Pg. 304). The idea of using stem cells doesn’t seem to be the issue, it is how they obtain them is what causes debate. Most likely anytime that a human embryo is concerned, many ethical concerns should be addressed. Religion plays a big part in ethical concerns of genetic engineering, because people who believe in a God that creates all things may also believe man shouldn’t try to play God. (debate.org, n.d.). For someone who does not believe in such things, this would not be an issue to them. On the other hand, someone who has a strong belief system of a higher power could possibly have many concerns with research such as cloning.
(debate.org, n.d.). Everyone has their own ideas of what is ethical or not, but they may only be considering certain aspects of genetic engineering. The lack of complete knowledge of all that is involved in genetic research should be considered when using statistics like this. You should look at the big picture when it comes to genetic engineering and all the different experimentation involved. Yes, it may be considered ethical to experiment on a plant, but is it ethical to do these same experiments on a …show more content…
(Judson & Harrison, 2015. Pg. 304). The idea of using stem cells doesn’t seem to be the issue, it is how they obtain them is what causes debate. Most likely anytime that a human embryo is concerned, many ethical concerns should be addressed. Religion plays a big part in ethical concerns of genetic engineering, because people who believe in a God that creates all things may also believe man shouldn’t try to play God. (debate.org, n.d.). For someone who does not believe in such things, this would not be an issue to them. On the other hand, someone who has a strong belief system of a higher power could possibly have many concerns with research such as cloning.