Endless Possibilities in Genetic Engineering
Endless possibilities in Genetic Engineering Within a short period of time, genetic engineering has turned into one of the biggest growth areas in scientific research. It appears regularly in the media although the general public has no idea the meaning. It is currently one of the most sensitive areas of ethical debate. We are growing day by day in the increase of scientific discoveries. “The federal budget in 2003 included $24.8 million dollars for human embryonic stem cell research-up from 0 in 2000.”(Applebaum) That is only a span of three years which proves we are progressively learning more about genetics whereas it has been a mystery in the past. The only problem with genetic research is its moral issues against the human race. I think we should continue to keep moving forward in our research on cloning because of its benefits. In this paper I will discuss the principle, ethical issues and experimental procedures used in genetic engineering and cloning. Genetic engineering is a variety of techniques used to transfer a desirable gene from one organism to another. This means that the required product can be synthesized or synchronized within the new organism. Very often these two organisms are totally unrelated species. The products of genetic engineering are referred to as genetically modified or transgenic organisms. I think that the moral question of genetic engineering is answered by looking at its benefits and advances in medicine. Today the advancements in medicine are evolving at an extremely high rate. If the science of genetic engineering is wrong, then so are the rest of the advances in medicine. The reason is because genetic engineering is just another form of medical advancement. Gene manipulation is not going to be used for any other purpose except for the treatment and elimination of disease. The one thing that people need to realize is the potential of genetic engineering. I think in coming to a