Genetics
GENETIC ENGINEERING
"career of the future"
Genetic engineering is an umbrella term that can cover a wide range of ways of
changing the genetic material -- the DNA code -- in a living organism. This code contains
all the information, stored in a long chain chemical molecule, which determines the
nature of the organism. Apart from identical twins, genetic make-up is unique to each
individual. Individual genes are particular sections of this chain, spaced out …
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…does not allow genetic
manipulation in human embryos. Lack of knowledge does keep scientists wary of what
they are doing in human genetics. However, their caution is somewhat less with other
animals.
Genetic engineering has and will undoubtedly provide the means to help
mankind. But we must consider whether it is socially or ethically desirable. Along with
technology must go an ethical evaluation. Early trials with growth enhanced pigs
revealed disastrous side-effects for the animals.
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