Persuasive Essay On Genetic Engineering Humans
Genetic Engineering:
Genetically Modified Humans
Amelia Cornejo-Terry
Biology 100, 2nd Semester
Ms. Houlihan
May 10, 2013
Genetic Engineering:
Genetically Modified Humans In a world with imperfect and defective humans, society strives to become as perfect as the advances in the scientific world allow them to. Since the discovery of genetic engineering any organism can be modified as pleased with the desired traits chosen. Science has given man enough power to configure every human’s DNA, the genetic material that determines the makeup of all living cells (The American Heritage Science Dictionary, 2002). The miracle breakthrough of genetic engineering has opened up the possibilities for curing genetic deformations, producing better pharmaceuticals, reproductive technology, and countless other medical fields. However, with the potential for genetically engineered humans come great risks and responsibilities. Whether or not genetic engineering should be used to modify human beings remains questionable by our spiritual, moral, ethical, and legal perspectives. Now that this technology is in our hands, we should use it solely for the well-being of our people and not to fool with the intended course of nature.
The Process of Genetic Modification The method for the genetic modification of humans requires …show more content…
Our genetic diversity is what makes the human race so unique, but with genetic engineering “perfection” will be within reach. Organisms have undergone the process of natural selection which happens naturally. With more variation, organisms become more suitable to the environments and allow for successful reproduction. Then again, if we were to use genetic engineering for purposes other than genetic defects, like to make our children blue-eyed, more intelligent, or stronger, for example, we would be interrupting the course of natural selection which was always intended to
Genetically Modified Humans
Amelia Cornejo-Terry
Biology 100, 2nd Semester
Ms. Houlihan
May 10, 2013
Genetic Engineering:
Genetically Modified Humans In a world with imperfect and defective humans, society strives to become as perfect as the advances in the scientific world allow them to. Since the discovery of genetic engineering any organism can be modified as pleased with the desired traits chosen. Science has given man enough power to configure every human’s DNA, the genetic material that determines the makeup of all living cells (The American Heritage Science Dictionary, 2002). The miracle breakthrough of genetic engineering has opened up the possibilities for curing genetic deformations, producing better pharmaceuticals, reproductive technology, and countless other medical fields. However, with the potential for genetically engineered humans come great risks and responsibilities. Whether or not genetic engineering should be used to modify human beings remains questionable by our spiritual, moral, ethical, and legal perspectives. Now that this technology is in our hands, we should use it solely for the well-being of our people and not to fool with the intended course of nature.
The Process of Genetic Modification The method for the genetic modification of humans requires …show more content…
Our genetic diversity is what makes the human race so unique, but with genetic engineering “perfection” will be within reach. Organisms have undergone the process of natural selection which happens naturally. With more variation, organisms become more suitable to the environments and allow for successful reproduction. Then again, if we were to use genetic engineering for purposes other than genetic defects, like to make our children blue-eyed, more intelligent, or stronger, for example, we would be interrupting the course of natural selection which was always intended to