The Future for Human Genetics People have been around long enough to know that everything changes (for the better or worse). Within the past few years, there has been a lot of debate over the scientific breakthrough of being able to modify the human genome. Many doctors and scientists have welcomed the idea with open minds while others are hesitant to become involved. Some see the dangers involved with the process while others see the endless possibilities coming out of this revolutionary discovery. This opportunity allows doctors and scientists to investigate the working of human DNA and potentially find cures for the most deadly diseases known to man. There is potential for greatness in this field of study; it’s just the people unwilling to support it.
The future of medicine and treatment of diseases relies on the advances made in human genetic engineering studies. The Human Genome Project, an organization devoted to determining the sequence of chemical base pairs that make up human DNA, completed a “rough draft” in the year 2003 …show more content…
Couples are able to pick and choose genes that they want their baby to inherit. Choosing such things has height, eye color, hair color, and intelligence are all included in the process. The procedure is unfortunately, quite pricey. Much of society believes that this will create a generation of “haves and have-nots”; as it will be out of reach for most Americans, and not to say other countries. This ultimately leads to bigger problems. The genetically designed will have the advantage in most situations such as sports, school, and life its self. The “normal” population will be the ones left behind trying the meet the same standards. Even if it is the next step for mankind, is it worth risking “playing God” (Long)? As Human genetic engineering continues to move forward, it will always bring the good and the bad along with it. It is up to us to choose to the risks or
The future of medicine and treatment of diseases relies on the advances made in human genetic engineering studies. The Human Genome Project, an organization devoted to determining the sequence of chemical base pairs that make up human DNA, completed a “rough draft” in the year 2003 …show more content…
Couples are able to pick and choose genes that they want their baby to inherit. Choosing such things has height, eye color, hair color, and intelligence are all included in the process. The procedure is unfortunately, quite pricey. Much of society believes that this will create a generation of “haves and have-nots”; as it will be out of reach for most Americans, and not to say other countries. This ultimately leads to bigger problems. The genetically designed will have the advantage in most situations such as sports, school, and life its self. The “normal” population will be the ones left behind trying the meet the same standards. Even if it is the next step for mankind, is it worth risking “playing God” (Long)? As Human genetic engineering continues to move forward, it will always bring the good and the bad along with it. It is up to us to choose to the risks or