Genetic Modification

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With science and technology advancing further than ever, the controversy of whether or not we should be allowed to alter the human genome is at its peak. We are reaching a point where DNA can be recoded and genetic modification can be used on cells to get rid of hereditary diseases. Scientists are moving towards modified cells to the point where eye color, height, and other desirable traits can all be chosen by the parents. Public policy is already in place in many countries including the U.S. that would prevent this from happening; which is how it should be. No one should be allowed to create “designer babies” with better traits than others. To prevent nature from taking its course would be outright unethical. Also with the health risks and availability to the public, the policies regarding genetic modification in the United States should stand or perhaps become even more restrictive.  

There are two types of mutations, germline and somatic. A mutation occurs when there is an alteration in DNA that makes up genes. A germline mutation occurs in the germ cells during the embryonic stage, resulting in the transfer of genetic traits to the next generation. When it comes to somatic mutation, body cells can be affected but not the germ cells, meaning there is no genetic material that can be gifted to the next generation.

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With science and technology advancing further than ever, the controversy of whether or not we should be allowed to alter the human genome is at its peak. We are reaching a point where DNA can be recoded and genetic modification can be used on cells to get rid of hereditary diseases. Scientists are moving towards modified cells to the point where eye color, height, and other desirable traits can all be chosen by the parents. Public policy is already in place in many countries including the U.S. that would prevent this from happening; which is how it should be. No one should be allowed to create “designer babies” with better traits than others. To prevent nature from taking its course would be outright unethical. Also with the health risks and availability to the public, the policies regarding genetic modification in the United States should stand or perhaps become even more restrictive.  

There are two types of mutations, germline and somatic. A mutation occurs when there is an alteration in DNA that makes up genes. A germline mutation occurs in the germ cells during the embryonic stage, resulting in the transfer of genetic traits to the next generation. When it comes to somatic mutation, body cells can be affected but not the germ cells, meaning there is no genetic material that can be gifted to the next generation.

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Actually, designer babies happen all the time, editing of embryos is widely practiced.  Many of those laws against such genetic modifications has been repealed between 2014 to 2018.

Edited August 7, 2018 by VictorMedvil