Modification or alteration of deoxyribonucleic acid found in the chromosomes of a cell, otherwise known as genetic engineering, is beginning to grip more ground in the realm of scientific research and could possibly become a cornerstone for a completely technological future. With the growing curiosity and experimentation surrounding genetic engineering, there is also controversy sparking about the issue: should the government limit the research and abilities of genetic engineering?
Not only has genetic engineering proven itself beneficial in the past, the results of experimental research studies reveal a promising future for gene splicing, gene therapy, and other forms of genetic modification. Despite the opinions and arguments of rather close-minded individuals, genetic engineering has evinced its true ability and need for limitless research allowed by the government. Of course, bigots will protest that genetic engineering is simply designing babies, which is incorrect and only gives genetic engineering a villainous and displeasing reputation. Although genetic engineering may one day have the ability to completely ‘design’ infants by choosing which dominant and recessive genes will pass on to the child, the science is currently limited to choosing only the baby’s gender. According to “Designer Babies and the Pro-Choice Movement” by Rebecca Tuhus-Debrow, the …show more content…
“It is providing new ways to treat human diseases, manufacture chemicals and eliminate wastes” (Monsanto Company 18). Hereditary illness genes can be removed from germ cells so that the unborn child nor their descendants will inherit the disease. Therefore, the genetic modification of embryos potentially eliminate hereditary diseases in a family; it can also help scientists to easily and efficiently identify and prevent these diseases from occurring
Not only has genetic engineering proven itself beneficial in the past, the results of experimental research studies reveal a promising future for gene splicing, gene therapy, and other forms of genetic modification. Despite the opinions and arguments of rather close-minded individuals, genetic engineering has evinced its true ability and need for limitless research allowed by the government. Of course, bigots will protest that genetic engineering is simply designing babies, which is incorrect and only gives genetic engineering a villainous and displeasing reputation. Although genetic engineering may one day have the ability to completely ‘design’ infants by choosing which dominant and recessive genes will pass on to the child, the science is currently limited to choosing only the baby’s gender. According to “Designer Babies and the Pro-Choice Movement” by Rebecca Tuhus-Debrow, the …show more content…
“It is providing new ways to treat human diseases, manufacture chemicals and eliminate wastes” (Monsanto Company 18). Hereditary illness genes can be removed from germ cells so that the unborn child nor their descendants will inherit the disease. Therefore, the genetic modification of embryos potentially eliminate hereditary diseases in a family; it can also help scientists to easily and efficiently identify and prevent these diseases from occurring