Has scientific research overcome the boundaries of creating biological children? Various research laboratories are on the verge of creating a full male genetic cell produced from a female egg; as well as creating sperm cells from female eggs. If the results become positive, this will be a breakthrough in science. Same sex couples to will have biological children. Although the procedure is pure experimentation, various safety concerns could occur during the production of these cells. Likewise, much controversy will arise within religious, political, and ethical beliefs (Murnaghan).
In the beginning, the first few occurrences of same-sex parenthood began in the 1970’s and continued to broaden past the 1980’s. Lesbian couples were pursuing motherhood through artificial insemination with donor sperm, while traditional surrogacy was an option for gay couples who are wanting to become parents. Around the 1980’s, scientists believed children of homosexual couples would have a struggle in mental development compared to children from a heterosexual couple. Results show that gay fathers had a much more positive atmosphere with their children and less stress that associate with parenting. The same reasons of being a parent for same-sex couples are the same as a heterosexual couple (Greenfield). According to scientific research, In Vitro Gametogenesis may be a solution for same-sex couples to have children with genes from both parents. Studies of IVG have been advanced with mice. IVG is a process where gametes are obtained from embryonic stem cells. With using sperm or egg cell of the opposite sex and combined with a naturally derived cell from the other member of the couple an embryo could be produced (Pascual). “The only way to find out if the use of IVG for reproduction is as safe as natural or assisted reproduction would be by examining the results of a large number of human pregnancies achieved by IVG and compare them with the results of current pregnancies” (Palacios-González). As Palacios-González said, the only method of knowing if it will be unproblematic to produce healthy babies is to do extensive experiments on animals. Currently, one of the safety concerns of this process is the growing cancer; this happens when the cell is triggered to change, causing it to have a …show more content…
The theme of “complex relationship between parent and child” appears in Frankenstein. Victor mentions, “After days and nights of incredible labour and fatigue, I succeeded in discovering the cause of generation and life… I became myself capable of bestowing animation upon lifeless matter.” With the aid of science, Victor uses it to his advantage to research and create life, resulting in his acceptance of creating life, but the unwanted consequences of the creature's appearance and behavior. With the research of In Vitro Gametogenesis, as said by Palacios-González, there is no way of knowing about the results until extensive research is done. Both Victor and couples would do anything to have a child to call their own. Another theme that appears is “once it is done, it can not be undone” when Victor has created the monster and has to face the consequences. “Mingled with this horror, I felt the bitterness of disappointment; dreams that had been my food and pleasant rest so long a space were now become a hell to me…” (Shelley). There is no scientific proof of IVG working successfully without the risks of developing cancer. If the experiment becomes uncontrolled, there is no returning to fix the
In the beginning, the first few occurrences of same-sex parenthood began in the 1970’s and continued to broaden past the 1980’s. Lesbian couples were pursuing motherhood through artificial insemination with donor sperm, while traditional surrogacy was an option for gay couples who are wanting to become parents. Around the 1980’s, scientists believed children of homosexual couples would have a struggle in mental development compared to children from a heterosexual couple. Results show that gay fathers had a much more positive atmosphere with their children and less stress that associate with parenting. The same reasons of being a parent for same-sex couples are the same as a heterosexual couple (Greenfield). According to scientific research, In Vitro Gametogenesis may be a solution for same-sex couples to have children with genes from both parents. Studies of IVG have been advanced with mice. IVG is a process where gametes are obtained from embryonic stem cells. With using sperm or egg cell of the opposite sex and combined with a naturally derived cell from the other member of the couple an embryo could be produced (Pascual). “The only way to find out if the use of IVG for reproduction is as safe as natural or assisted reproduction would be by examining the results of a large number of human pregnancies achieved by IVG and compare them with the results of current pregnancies” (Palacios-González). As Palacios-González said, the only method of knowing if it will be unproblematic to produce healthy babies is to do extensive experiments on animals. Currently, one of the safety concerns of this process is the growing cancer; this happens when the cell is triggered to change, causing it to have a …show more content…
The theme of “complex relationship between parent and child” appears in Frankenstein. Victor mentions, “After days and nights of incredible labour and fatigue, I succeeded in discovering the cause of generation and life… I became myself capable of bestowing animation upon lifeless matter.” With the aid of science, Victor uses it to his advantage to research and create life, resulting in his acceptance of creating life, but the unwanted consequences of the creature's appearance and behavior. With the research of In Vitro Gametogenesis, as said by Palacios-González, there is no way of knowing about the results until extensive research is done. Both Victor and couples would do anything to have a child to call their own. Another theme that appears is “once it is done, it can not be undone” when Victor has created the monster and has to face the consequences. “Mingled with this horror, I felt the bitterness of disappointment; dreams that had been my food and pleasant rest so long a space were now become a hell to me…” (Shelley). There is no scientific proof of IVG working successfully without the risks of developing cancer. If the experiment becomes uncontrolled, there is no returning to fix the