Apart from this, newer tests can help people from cancer prone families know whether they have inhereted the disease and how they will respond to various treatments. Moreover, it is believed that within thirty years there will be a gene-based therapy for most diseases. This means that defective genes will be replaced by healthy ones, allowing to cure a wide range of disorders. However, genetic engineering will not only be used for necessary and good purposes. Human beings have shown that they have no limits to scientific research and there seems to be always one more step to follow.
Gene Therapy: Gene Therapy is a well known medical treatment that is used to help combat, prevent, or treat a disease that affects cells by substituting, removing or incorporating brand new genes into the body of the affected individual. In other terms, it is essentially manipulating a person’s genetic material. In the coming future, this technique could possibly allow doctors to essentially insert a gene into a patient’s cell without the difficulties of either using drugs or surgery. Although gene therapy is seen as a promising technique for a wide variety of diseases, however a lot of people believe we are essentially playing with god as we were created the way we are and should not be modified. Through this essay I will be talking about whether or not we are "Playing with God" It is often talked about whether gene therapy used on humans to manipulate human genes should be allowed, as it could be seen as "playing god" as we are essentially altering fundamental aspects of the human makeup God created, or simply the dangers involved in changing the human genome.
It can also help to replicate animals that can be used for research purposes by scientists. Cloning Cons • Since cloning creates identical genes and it is a process of replicating a complete genetic constitution, it can significantly hamper the much needed DNA diversity in human beings. The lessening of genes diversity will weaken our adaptation ability. Similarly, cloning will also severely affect diversity in plants and animals. A cloned species may not know how to react to viruses and other destructive agents as scientists cannot predict such potential developments.
Scientists have searched for the mechanisms responsible for aging, or the natural deterioration of the cells of our body, and have attempted to either stop these processes, or at least slow them down (Andrade 9). Cell repair, genetic manipulation, and nanotechnology are a few methods researchers are looking in to. It is predicted that medication that can significantly slow down the aging process will be available to the public within the next 2 to 3 decades. With all the research that has been and is being done, the question we wish to answer is no longer whether or not we can achieve this great ambition, but rather, if we should seek it in the first place. To discover the secrets of biological immortality will bring great advancements to the world, especially in the field of biology and medicine, but it will also bring up ethical and
Antibiotics are given before and after the procedure to avoid fetal infection. Amniocentesis is useful in diagnosing many genetic disorders before the baby is born. In families with genetic diseases or for a mother with previously born child affected by some genetic condition, the test is useful to confirm or to assess the risk of recurrence. Triple test is a test where markers in the blood are tested for Down syndrome, trisomy 18 and trisomy 13. This test does not confirm the diagnosis of these syndromes but tells us about the
Although these cells are unspecialised they can only develop into a specific type of cell. A lot of research has been put into stem cells as we can remove them an embryo, and in theory use them to use them for: * Making new brain cells for people with Parkinson’s disease. * Rebuilding bones and cartilage * Repairing damaged immune systems * Making replacement heart valves Although this sounds very exciting, a lot of social and ethical issues have come about, due to the stem cells used for research coming from human embryos. As a result, the government has kept a close eye on the research being done. The main ethical issue is that many people, due to their religion or personal opinion believe that destroying human embryos is a form of murder.
According to John Morrissey, “Eye-popping medical technology provides earlier diagnosis personalized treatments and a breathtaking range of other benefits for both patients and healthcare professionals.” With the innovation of diagnostic technology, advances in biomedical engineering, modern healthcare and its delivery methods are changing at increasing rates (Banova). Though technology can cause problems in the engineering manufacturing area. Sports medicine professionals use different diagnostic technology including, x-rays, CT scans, MRIs and EEGs, to help present symptoms that usually don’t appear
Throughout the years technology and medicine have advanced exponentially, these two complex concepts combined to create this idea that we could alter the ways that humans grow and develop. Gene therapy has created the idea that we could put different DNA into humans to change the way they act, move, feel, and live on a day to day basis. A major problem in today's world is diseases getting passed from generation through generation through genes, but scientist are creating a Experimentation on the human body is not native But because it is still very experimental there are many health risks and scientist are still developing this idea to decrease these potential risks and improve and create more health benefits. Gene therapy described by Inder Verma, a world wide know molecular biologist and editor-in-chief of PNAS or Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, says that “in principle, gene therapy is simple, putting genetic
At the present time, families can choose their baby’s hair color, skin color and eye color. Designer baby, a new medical invention has led to much debate in society where many affirm that changing the traits of a baby is a good thing while opponents refuse it believing it is a bad thing. The invention of designer babies is a good thing. People who agree on this invention have many reasons as to why they do. This medical technique allowed people to develop their babies physically.
Future Crime Scenario Paper By: Denny Cline CJA/314 September 30, 2011 Instructor: Christopher Hammond Below is my portion of this team paper. Scenario: A doctor has applied for a patent on new technology, involving the use of advanced computers to create a new type of organism. One goal is to genetically alter these organisms for use in human organ growth and transplant. The doctor says that, if she is not granted a patent, she will continue her research. Question 1: Should those who develop new technology be required to have their innovations screened?