Medical genetics

In 1974, forced sterilization became against the law. In today’s society, the patient must give her or her consent before a medical procedure. If the patient is unable to give his or her consent, then a family member or a trusted friend will determine the decision. In my opinion, there is not anyone that should not be able to reproduce. If someone commits a horrendous action,…

Many western countries have banned the editing of human DNA in order to guarantee genetic advantages. Nevertheless, they should be more willing to accept the benefits that overshadow the moral complications. These benefits include tackling and defeating diseases, getting rid of illnesses in young and unborn children, the balancing of the genetic playing field, and the potential to live longer. Imagine a situation in which someone in your family was born with a preventable disease however they…

as it is followed by the potential risks for each scenario. Although there is potential for DNA research to innovate the healthcare of the humankind, it is yet too dangerous to apply in our daily lives without being aware of the exact outcomes. Genetic engineering allows scientists to modify the genes in the crops grown to produce bigger and faster growing plants that resist diseases. They can be customized to thrive in harsh environments. This breakthrough hints at the possibility for a…

As “reading” our genomes becomes more available, I think each person should have complete privacy over their genetic information. It’s their personal information, and it’s their right to share it if they’d like, but no one else besides immediate family should have the right to use their genetic information. Immediate family should be allowed rights too, because it could be helpful in making important decisions or in emergencies. Employers and insurers should absolutely not be able to reject…

Human genetic engineering is the process by which scientists and medical experts alter the DNA of a living, human cell. Human genetic engineering essentially has two basic forms: somatic and germline. Somatic engineering targets specific genes within the body without affecting the genes in the eggs or sperm. The objective of this type of human genetic engineering is to treat an existing condition. The important aspect of this is that it does not alter the individual´s entire genetic makeup. The…

scientific medicine and technology by American poet, fiction writer, and journalist Susan Scutti article The Government Owns Your DNA. What Are They Doing With It? Scutti’s Newsweek article is one of many articles published on genetic testing for newborns in the United States. Genetic testing for neonates dates back to the 1960s when President Kennedy signed…

Children are created with specific genetic factors in mind, designing them to do certain jobs, and only those jobs. The result being a huge class divide and leaving no room for personal uniqueness. These unethical controlling factors eventually drive the fictitious society into a revolt emulating the dark ages (Thadani). Despite his novel being satirical, what he envisioned might be becoming truth.…

Genetic engineering of designer babies is wrong not only because both unwanted traits and germline transmission of DNA can occur, but, lastly it is unpredictable and can cause an imbalance in the world. Once the genetically engineered enter into the world they can have a negative impact on the “regular people”. People cannot be sure how a baby that had cells manipulated and changed will act in society. There was a case where 30 genetically modified babies were born “healthy” after a series of…

The parents give their consent to the scientists to manipulate the genetics of the embryo. This is a gross violation of a child’s fundamental human right to lead a life whose basic form is not dictated while the child has still not found himself or herself in the mother’s womb. A designer baby is a genetic /scientific process whereby genetic fictionalization of the embryo is achieved by applying the tools…

against human manipulation of genetic makeup (Eugenics, 2006). This is relative to the current public debate over the ethicality of human genetic engineering because often times the distinction between eugenics and human genetic engineering is lost. Genetic testing, the fundamental base of human genetic engineering, was…