Gene Youngblood

today I am going to discuss the use of Gene Therapy on Muscular Dystrophy, and how Human manipulation of genes may be a dangerous endeavour because of the uncertainty of safe practices and the myriad of ethical issues that present both for present-day and future society. Gene Therapy is a controversial treatment for diseases as technology is not completely advanced to fully trust the results to come out successful on every disease and for every person. Although gene manipulation causes some…

Today in lab we worked/talked about DNA. DNA is molecules called nucleotides. What is the main purpose of DNA ? The main role of DNA in the cell is the long-term storage of information. Where is the DNA found in the body ? Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus. Okay so in lab, we did an experience. We used A Heavy duty ziploc bag, 1 strawberry [including the stem], 10 mL DNA extractions buffer [ soapy, salty water], Cheesecloth, Funnel, 50mL vial/ test tube, Glass rod, Inoculating loop, or…

A system of molecules called CRISPR/Cas9 are being used to modify the DNA in adult human cells and animal embryos. CRISPR identifies the target DNA which Cas9 slices the strands (“CRISPR Treats Genetic Disorder”, 2016). According to an article written by Cyranoksi and Reardon (2016), this process could eradicate devastating genetic diseases in humans before birth but it may cross an ethical line. Whether or not it is ethical to edit human embryos is being debated. This process has an…

engineering like: ethical issues, alternatives, gene doping, new mutations and population issues. Before we begin, we need to address the growing concern internationally. Many countries are already beginning to start processes to ban Genetically Modifying of Humans…

Employment Law in the Twenty-First Century In the motion picture Gattaca, there is a clear relationship between power, statutory, common law, and human resource management. In this science fiction film, the characters highlight concerns over reproductive technologies which facilitate eugenics, and possible consequences for technological developments on society. The film depicts a relationship between human being with biotechnologies and their ethical implications. D.A. Kirby states, “the movie…

outside influences, gene expression allows neural structures to be distinct (Fine, 2010, P.177). What genes we get cannot be chosen, nor changed. However, what genes we use and when we use them can be chosen according to what is happening around us and them. This is called gene activity. What we think, learn, and sense can directly change our neural structure. Our environment, behaviour and thought process can change what genes we express. But gene activity is different; the genes utilised…

information from them and make reasonable guesses. To start, as far as Sophie knows, no recessive or dominant gene diseases run in the family. Gene diseases can significantly shorten the lifespan, and even if they do not appear in the person, they can be carried on a recessive gene, that if paired with another recessive gene, will cause the disease. Luckily she has never developed any gene diseases. Sophie’s mother was responsible during her pregnancy. She never smoked during pregnancy or…

the GM plant will evolve the plants. Thus eventually creating a lack of genetic diversity. In addition to crossbreeding, GMOs can also affect genetic diversity through uncontrolled growth of a genetically engineered population. If an advantageous gene is introduced into the GM species, it might allow them to become more fit than their wild relatives. This situation would be catastrophic to the natural wildlife, because it would allow the GM plants to grow larger faster and suck all the…

seems very intelligent and productive. They do not waste any time socializing and they are always working on the assigned task from the authorities. On the other hand, Gattaca discriminates whoever applies for the aerospace job. They want specific genes that will be well suited for the aerospace job. For instance, Vincent was not allowed to work there because of his health issues he had, however, after impersonating Jerome he was able to get in Gattaca. Also, there is less genetic variation…

The film Gattaca, (1997) directed by Andrew Niccol acts as a response to the potential social and identity issues a possible dystopian future could present due to genetic development. Gattaca’s political system utilizes the ideology of genoism to divide society into classes through emphasizing the nurture side of the nature versus nurture, consequently maintaining social control. Genetic determinism can be utilized to objectify humans into human resources, manipulating what one’s identity is as…