Genetic engineering: The world’s greatest scam?

(French version -- http://www.greenpeace.org Genetic engineering is a threat to food security, especially in a changing climate. The introduction of genetically manipulated organisms by choice or by accident grossly undermines sustainable agriculture and in so doing, severely limits the choice of food we can eat. Once GE plants are released into the environment, they are out of control

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3. Genetic Engineering

Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering (BENG 100) Professor Saltzman introduces the elements of molecular structure of DNA such as backbone, base composition, base pairing, and directionality of nucleic acids. He describes the processes of DNA synthesis, transcription, RNA splicing, translation, and post-translational processing required to make a protein such as insulin from its genetic code (DNA).

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3. Genetic Engineering

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Genetic Engineering Ethics

Genetic Engineering Ethics

Technology is a double-edged sword and hence needs to be handled with responsibility. Genetic engineering is nothing but the technology by means of which genetic material is scientifically engineered to replicate the original genetic material in living organism be it plants, animals or even human beings. Genetic engineering involves creation of recombinant DNA by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from similar or dissimilar organisms.

Genetic engineering has been put to use in several fields. Transgenic plants, pest-resistant plants were created which helped to increase the quantity as well as quality of food crops, which only meant increased food supply for the needy. Scientists also found out a way to alter somatic cells and hence modify the genetic make up of people to cure certain diseases or ailments. Thus, the advancements in the field of genetic engineering are considered to be positive developments. However, there are certain issues associated with this field that make us think whether the practice of genetic engineering can be considered as valid and harmless on an ethical scale.

Genetic engineering helps to create transgenic plants, which are nothing but a cross of different species of plants. Often these sort of medications or engineering techniques are carried out in order to improve the quantity and the quality if the yield. However the creation of genetically engineered plants means creation of a different species of plants altogether. In addition to this several questions have also been raised about the ill effects of creating genetically engineered plants.

First and foremost it has been observed that genetically engineered plants, which were made pest-resistant, also created damage to several other insects. Hence while creating insect-resistant plant varieties, care should be taken that it doesn’t drive the entire species of that insect or other insects towards extinction. Also, there exists a possibility that insects can develop resistance to that pesticide element in the plant and hence pose increased danger.

The biggest ethical issue in genetic engineering is about the concern over creating living creatures out of genetic material. Human cloning or even crossing animal and human genes to create living creatures will lead to the emergence of a different type of creatures. There can be several unethical things that can happen like creation of living organisms and using them as labor or slaves. Thus care has to be taken about who could use these technological advances, and what are the unethical threats, which need to be prevented.

Besides this, one major ethical issue that a majority of people have cited in this reference is that the use of genetic engineering for creation of life forms is similar to ‘playing God’ and taking control of creation and destruction of life on earth. While on one hand, the ability of genetic engineering to cure diseases and health conditions is a great benefit, the possibilities of its misuse are plenty.

Any new technology has its set of advantages and disadvantages. However you cannot proscribe a beneficial technology because of the possible misuse. Saying no to genetic engineering would be like refusing to log on to the Internet because you are afraid your email account might get hacked. The simple solution is to use the technology with great caution. Technology is never inherently good or bad; it is the intentions of the people who use it.

Genetic Engineering Ethics

Human Genetic Engineering – Uses

Human Genetic Engineering

There are two types of human genetic engineering, positive and negative. The former enhances humans and the latter removes genetic disorders.

Negative genetic engineering

When treating problems that arise from genetic disorder, one solution is gene therapy, also known as negative genetic engineering. A genetic disorder is a condition caused by the genetic code of

Human Genetic Engineering – Controversy

Human Genetic EngineeringEthicsThe genetic engineering of humans has raised many controversial ethical issues. With the release of the 1997 cult film Gattaca, human genetic engineering has been widely debated. While negative genetic engineering (gene therapy) does indeed raise a debate, the use of genetic engineering for human enhancement arouses the strongest feelings on both sides.Genetic

Human Genetic Engineering – In popular culture

Human Genetic EngineeringMobile Suit Gundam SEED (anime): Set in a world in which genetically modified humans, termed 'Coordinators', have been ostracized and isolated from unmodified humans, termed 'Naturals'. Due to extreme differences in mental and physical abilities between the two groups, racial, economic, and political issues have arisen, culminating in war. Gundam Seed addresses such

Human genetic engineering – An Introduction

Human genetic engineering is the modification of an individual's genotype with the aim of choosing the phenotype of a newborn or changing the existing phenotype of a child or adult. It holds the promise of curing genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis and increasing the immunity of people to viruses. It is speculated that genetic engineering could be used to change physical appearance, metabolism,

Human Genetic Engineering – A Very Hot Issue!

Human Genetic Engineering - A Hot Issue!Human genetic engineering is a hot topic in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government. Time will tell how committed the United States will be regarding the absolute ban on human cloning.Human Genetic Engineering - Position of the U.S. GovernmentHuman genetic engineering has made its way to Capitol Hill. On July 31, 2001, the House of