Human Genetic Engineering and Modification Genetic Engineering of humans is said to have happened before, and will soon become an option for many who can afford it. In Mesopotamian times, it is said the god of their capital and cities, Marduk, talked about creating the first human beings. He stated, “Blood, to blood, I join, blood to bone I form an original thing, its name is Man, aboriginal man, is mine in making. All his occupations, are faithful service, the gods that fell have rest, I will subtly alter their operations, divided companies, equally blessed” (40 Divine Wisdoms). Today, this has been translated to the belief that human beings were created by aliens through genetic modification to be worker slaves. This is supported through
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This is possible due to lack of information. Since this technology is new, there is no possible way to predict all that could go wrong. Conserve Energy Future stated, “ The human body is so complicated that scientists have to be able to predict what sort of affects their actions will have, and they simply cannot account for everything that could go wrong” (Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering). HGE is has very high risks. To help eliminate some of these risks, the government should place laws and regulations on it’s process, quantity, and more. HGE should only be used for extreme reasons. Rebecca Dresser, of Washington University stated “Although federal research policies contain rules and guidance relevant to designing acceptable PGM studies, significant policy gaps exist as well. This inconsistent coverage reflects the limits of federal policies governing gene transfer research, human embryo research, and the protection of human research participants. A second set of policy issues concerns the appropriate interpretation of the current regulations.” (Dresser 6-12). This supports the reasoning that policy makers have not devoted enough attention appropriate to rule Human Genetic Engineering completely safe. This said, there are still negative aspects of placing regulations and laws on HGE. Under extreme conditions, the need for Human Genetic Engineering may come across, however one may not pass the needed traits in order to bypass the regulations. It may also cause the price of the procedure to rise even more. Human Genetic Engineering could cause harm to the parent and offspring.that can be prevented through laws and
This is possible due to lack of information. Since this technology is new, there is no possible way to predict all that could go wrong. Conserve Energy Future stated, “ The human body is so complicated that scientists have to be able to predict what sort of affects their actions will have, and they simply cannot account for everything that could go wrong” (Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering). HGE is has very high risks. To help eliminate some of these risks, the government should place laws and regulations on it’s process, quantity, and more. HGE should only be used for extreme reasons. Rebecca Dresser, of Washington University stated “Although federal research policies contain rules and guidance relevant to designing acceptable PGM studies, significant policy gaps exist as well. This inconsistent coverage reflects the limits of federal policies governing gene transfer research, human embryo research, and the protection of human research participants. A second set of policy issues concerns the appropriate interpretation of the current regulations.” (Dresser 6-12). This supports the reasoning that policy makers have not devoted enough attention appropriate to rule Human Genetic Engineering completely safe. This said, there are still negative aspects of placing regulations and laws on HGE. Under extreme conditions, the need for Human Genetic Engineering may come across, however one may not pass the needed traits in order to bypass the regulations. It may also cause the price of the procedure to rise even more. Human Genetic Engineering could cause harm to the parent and offspring.that can be prevented through laws and