Literature Review
I am debating if augmenting the human genome is ethical. The exploration of genes has been happening since the 1970’s, but has become much more powerful in modern times. Selecting traits was something only dreamed about in science fiction novels, until now. Scientists have the power to completely change a person’s genetic make up. There are so many possibilities for the human race to transform in positive or negative ways. I chose this topic because I have always had a continuous interest in genetics. I currently do not have a viewpoint on the subject, but that is another reason why I chose the topic.
Caulfield, Timothy. "Focusing on Human Genomics to Improve Human Health Is Impractical." Human Genetics. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. …show more content…
"Advances in Biotechnology Could Help Eliminate Disease." Genetic Engineering. Ed. James D. Torr. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2001. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Better Health Through Gene Therapy." The Futurist (Feb. 1998). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 Sept. 2015
This article is promoting gene therapy and describes different methods for its success. It is written by Eric S. Grace, a biology major who graduated from the University of Aberdeen and is now an author. The Futurist, a website solely for the topic, published this text in 2001. Grace explains the importance and how genetic engineering will positively change the world. He distinguishes two purposes for gene therapy, to fulfil something the body lacks and to prevent disease. Both had scientific explanations and real life stories of how they were successful.
Kirsner, Scott. "Gene Therapies Have the Potential to Improve Human Health." Human Genetics. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Gene Therapy Shows New Signs of Promise." Boston Globe 2 June 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 10 Sept. …show more content…
This also is published by the Harvard International Review in 2006. He highlights the main idea of question of “what is a defect?” Since humans are not born perfect, each genetic code has flaws. There is power to change genetics to create an ideal, disease-free person. Rifkin argues against this because there would be no diversity. This would impact the human society because a species needs diversity to survive, or else one virus could wipe out the human race. He also mentions how gene therapy has not been as successful as predicted.
Stock, Gregory. "Biotechnology Will Benefit Society." Genetic Engineering. Ed. James D. Torr. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "Choosing Our Genes." Futurist (2002): 17.Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 Sept. 2015.
Gregory Stock, a biophysist, presents gene therapy as an inevitable way of life that is soon to come. The Futurist, an online journal dedicated to scientific discoveries and their impact on the future, published his work in 2002. He embraces the idea of preventing diseases and extending the average life span. Many cures to human struggles like aging, cancer and degenerative diseases can be solved by the exploration of genes. One of his main points is the improving of humankind does not make us less human. Also, Stock draws a line of what should be corrected and what should not be to ensure the protection of the
I am debating if augmenting the human genome is ethical. The exploration of genes has been happening since the 1970’s, but has become much more powerful in modern times. Selecting traits was something only dreamed about in science fiction novels, until now. Scientists have the power to completely change a person’s genetic make up. There are so many possibilities for the human race to transform in positive or negative ways. I chose this topic because I have always had a continuous interest in genetics. I currently do not have a viewpoint on the subject, but that is another reason why I chose the topic.
Caulfield, Timothy. "Focusing on Human Genomics to Improve Human Health Is Impractical." Human Genetics. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. …show more content…
"Advances in Biotechnology Could Help Eliminate Disease." Genetic Engineering. Ed. James D. Torr. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2001. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Better Health Through Gene Therapy." The Futurist (Feb. 1998). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 Sept. 2015
This article is promoting gene therapy and describes different methods for its success. It is written by Eric S. Grace, a biology major who graduated from the University of Aberdeen and is now an author. The Futurist, a website solely for the topic, published this text in 2001. Grace explains the importance and how genetic engineering will positively change the world. He distinguishes two purposes for gene therapy, to fulfil something the body lacks and to prevent disease. Both had scientific explanations and real life stories of how they were successful.
Kirsner, Scott. "Gene Therapies Have the Potential to Improve Human Health." Human Genetics. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Gene Therapy Shows New Signs of Promise." Boston Globe 2 June 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 10 Sept. …show more content…
This also is published by the Harvard International Review in 2006. He highlights the main idea of question of “what is a defect?” Since humans are not born perfect, each genetic code has flaws. There is power to change genetics to create an ideal, disease-free person. Rifkin argues against this because there would be no diversity. This would impact the human society because a species needs diversity to survive, or else one virus could wipe out the human race. He also mentions how gene therapy has not been as successful as predicted.
Stock, Gregory. "Biotechnology Will Benefit Society." Genetic Engineering. Ed. James D. Torr. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "Choosing Our Genes." Futurist (2002): 17.Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 Sept. 2015.
Gregory Stock, a biophysist, presents gene therapy as an inevitable way of life that is soon to come. The Futurist, an online journal dedicated to scientific discoveries and their impact on the future, published his work in 2002. He embraces the idea of preventing diseases and extending the average life span. Many cures to human struggles like aging, cancer and degenerative diseases can be solved by the exploration of genes. One of his main points is the improving of humankind does not make us less human. Also, Stock draws a line of what should be corrected and what should not be to ensure the protection of the