Hamish's+Genetic+Engeniering

 =Hamish's Genetic Engenering = Genetic Engineering has caused much disagreement between scientists and everyday people. Although the idea of cloning and mixing genes is frowned upon by most, there are many positive sides which makes it very possible. There are many medical ideas such as cures for diseases and better food. Genetic Engineering is slowly being accepted in more places as laws and policies of different counties slowly begin to accept and understand the many possibilities and loose their negative opinions. “Every new idea is faced with both criticism and applause. Genetic Engineering proves no different. This revolutionary concept will alter every aspect of life as we seem to know it.”¹ However, when you think about it, the good things are just too good to be shunned. Genetic Engineering can not only alter our surroundings but also make it better. “A genetically engineered tomato could supply large amounts of nutrients, or an orange could be your daily multi-vitamin.” Says John Meekings, Horticulturalist. Many people suffer from diabetes requiring expensive, consistent treatment. However a cure could be found through stem-cell research, due to genetic engineering. Scientists have already cloned a sheep. It's barely a step away to clone cattle, chicken and other meat produce. Most people fear cloning, especially human cloning. human cloning could provide many positive results for example, reducing meat costs and producing a new generation of humans with less medical problems
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“Although genetic engineering is a method to improve human society, it could be the one cause that might lead to its destruction instead.”¹ The negative side of Genetic Engineering immoral scientists have the opportunity to create new, unheard of, fatal diseases for terrorism. Transgenic animals that interbreed with animals that have not been genetically altered may change the characteristics in unpredictable and possibly undesirable ways. “One immoral, unethical and greatly feared outcome of this area of science is the prospect of cloning. While this method provides irreplaceable medical uses, recreation of humans is a matter worth debating.”¹ It could lead to the creation of a "perfect race", as shown in ‘The Giver” where everyone is the same. No longer will human society thrive upon, individuality. Some people argue however that cloning people may result in a replication of the body yet the loss of the soul. This is another example of the life styles of the “families” in “the Giver” where there are no feelings like love or happiness just hollow thoughts. Some call it 'Playing God'. Designer children could be the norm as a result of genetic engineering. Parents could choose all of their children’s gifts and talents make a race of geniuses and perfect beings. ¹Qutes taken from www.library.thinkquest.org
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