Genetic diversity

times have all those wishes come true? The answer to this is probably “not a lot”! But now science has once again defied the laws of ethics and nature, and we now have a way! An embryo is one of the earliest stages of reproduction, where all the genetic information starts coming into place. There have been experiments editing human embryos, but Fredrik Lanner in Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, was the first to inform this process to the public. He let media watch his researchers edit…

Genetic engineering has been prevalent in society for hundreds of years, but most people just aren’t aware of how tremendous of an impact it has on people’s daily lives. Most of the produce that is sold in supermarkets has been genetically modified so much that it does not resemble an unmodified version of the same fruit or vegetable. Similarly, manipulating genetically modified bacteria into providing the needed insulin produces the insulin that diabetics take to regulate their blood sugar.…

In the beginning of the 20th century, the human mind was much more inclined to search for scientific answers to society’s problems by perfecting the human race by applying the laws of genetic heredity. In 1883, Sir Francis Galton, a respected British scientist, first used the term Eugenics, “the study of all agencies under human control which can improve or impair the racial quality of future generations.” He believed that the human race could help direct its future by selectively breeding…

is genetically identical to its counterpart. DNA cloning is a recombinant DNA technique where cDNAs and fragments of genomic DNA are inserted into a cloning vector and maintained during growth of the host cells. Vector is an agent that transfers genetic material into a cell or organism. Restriction enzymes are bacterial enzymes that find restriction sites and cleaves DNA. restriction enzymes and DNA ligase are utilized to produce recombinant DNA molecules. DNA ligase catalyzes formation of 3′…

Gattaca is a film about conquering the human gene via genetic manipulation and how this technology cannot eradicate the problems of human nature. This assumes that to manipulate human genetics is justifiable and that human nature is a flaw. This film is about human nature triumphing over a society in which perfect DNA is the only measure of success. There are many examples of scientific advances in Gattaca. The main advance is genetic engineering and the ability to extract potential diseases of…

if it is a genetic doing or if it is the environment in which someone is raised in. Some communities of people believe that it can actually be a combination of both that is the ultimate determination of someone being homosexual. Nature versus nurture is one of the largest discussions in this community and it is a discussion that goes into many depths. With these studies that are being done they are usually done with twins to compare their genetic make-up. They compare their genetics…

question isn't whether our food has been modified, but how.” This is a quote by a famous journalist by the name of Michael Specter. Mr. Specter, along with many other respected members of the scientific community, has formed an opinion of Genetic modification. Genetic Modification has been done for thousands of years but most people don’t even realize this. Genetically modified organisms are not limited to scientists adding or removing genes in a controlled lab setting but are a broad and…

It is estimated that 10% of the entire population already has type 2 diabetes (T2D) or has a chance of developing it and 40% of adults are obese. Those who have a predisposition to T2D and diabetes are deeply rooted in genetics. There is about a 70% chance of heritability for obesity and about a 35% chance for T2D; however, these conditions are also caused by lifestyle habits. Many studies have identified potential environmental factors that may cause obesity and T2D; the most prominent being a…

perspective of a character like Vincent. Rather than simply boost the human body’s health standard, the standards are both lifted and a new source of prejudice. Genetic modification at birth is very helpful medically, but if there is no way of avoiding this newfound prejudice, its positive effects could easily be overlooked. When genetic modifications are performed on a newborn, it leaves absolutely no illnesses, addictions, disorders,…

The impact of eugenics on human The debate over the use of eugenics in the society has lasted for decades. However, by reviewing its benefits and drawbacks, eugenics is still not a favorable option for the society today. 3. Major benefits: Create better individuals that excel in certain traits (e.g. IQ, physical ability) The eugenics can create better individuals that excel in certain traits. Also, the eugenics can detect diseases before or during pregnancy and prevents negative…