Did you know that between 1 in 2000, and 1 in 4000 babies are born every year with a genetic disorder? Genetic modifications could fix his problem, and fix many other problems. It could save lives, and help people. While some people see scientific progress as necessity and the way to the future, plenty people are fearful about possible negative effects of such advancements. Genetic modifications are necessary, despite all of the possible negative effects. These advancements could help and save many people. For example the author of the article Scientists Clone Human Embryos To Make Stem Cells said that “Ever since human embryonic stem cells were discovered, scientists have had high hopes for them because the cells can morph into any kind of cell in the body. That ability means, in theory,
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Also, Dr. John Gearhart, a stem cell pioneer at the University of Pennsylvania of the same article says that “the possible benefits of the research outweigh the concerns. Where you can improve a patient's quality of life tremendously through this kind of technology, I personally believe that it is ethical to use material like this.” This shows that experts agree that these technologies can help and save many people. In addition, in the article Proposed Treatment To Fix Genetic Diseases Raises Ethical Issues the author says that “Scientists estimate that 1 in every 200 women
Also, Dr. John Gearhart, a stem cell pioneer at the University of Pennsylvania of the same article says that “the possible benefits of the research outweigh the concerns. Where you can improve a patient's quality of life tremendously through this kind of technology, I personally believe that it is ethical to use material like this.” This shows that experts agree that these technologies can help and save many people. In addition, in the article Proposed Treatment To Fix Genetic Diseases Raises Ethical Issues the author says that “Scientists estimate that 1 in every 200 women