...Imagine a world where no one has disabilities, diseases or any other problem like that and Imagine that humans could live to 150 or above. Well as it turns out this just maybe be possible. “Recently Scientist have started using a new form of surgery that involves using enzymes to get rid of diseases and disabilities by cutting them out” (Griffin, A , 2017). This is known as Genetic Therapy or Gene Engineering and with it we could change the world for the better. So now I’ll tell you just some of great opportunities coming out with this. But before that my claim: Genetic Engineering should be used to enhance humans. Gene Editing should be used, b/c if it was we could possible make it so that people who can’t have children can, also it could get rid of inherent disease. “Scientist in Oregon have begun using CRISPR to start fixing human genes in...
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...Genetic engineering helps us evolve our world with fast transitions in science and technology, however, do we really need to develop technology rapidly? Throughout centuries, our society has beaten many summons from deadly plagues to global wars. Because of that, it has showed us who we are as individuals and as a race. If we start modifying ourselves and our world, we could fail at noticing the true meaning of life. We can’t skim our way in or out of things, we must develop naturally. As a human race, we go through things to learn how to stick together and prove deserving as a society. The challenges we face have a purpose and define who we are. Genetically engineering children makes us less human and more like a scientist or researcher doing an experiment. Doing these kinds of procedures can negatively impact future generations. However, there is an exception to genetically modifying children for health reasons like diseases and conditions. But changing your child for physical reasons or creating superior abilities is morally wrong. Parents should be pleased of what they produced and learn what individuality is and teach that to future generations. We cannot take advantage of what science can do, it must be utilized to save and upgrade our lives. Genetic engineering is considerable for people who are...
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...Going to get tested for a genetic disorder? That’s so yesterday; thanks to modern scientific knowledge, direct to consumer (DTC) tests make going to a medical professional unnecessary for genetic testing. Medical professionals should not be required for all genetic testing, since the requirement of such professionals raises questions of ethics regarding abortion and eugenics, issues which restrict the rights of parents to make decisions that apply to themselves and/or their offspring. However, regulations on DTC genetic testing should be put into place to eliminate the consequences which result from the lack of knowledge regarding genetic disorders and testing held by patients. One disease capable of detection using genetic testing, Tay-Sachs...
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...the first thing that enters my mind is genetic engineering. I would like to know more about how this technology began and what its original purpose was. Also, I long to discover how this technology is being expanded, what purpose it is it being aimed towards, and how it is due to develop in the near future. I have read that Francis Bacon was the first scientist to allude to the future field of genetic engineering and terminator technology. Although terminator technology deals with plants rather than people, many early experiments for gene manipulation were conducted on plants and led to the maturity of this knowledge for other species. Over time, focus shifted to fertility, artificial insemination, and cloning, all of these tested using animal subjects. This area of medical science covers many reproductive issues and how they are tackled using various treatments. Although many find genetic engineering repugnant in theory on basis that it is an...
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...Genetic engineering is the “altering of genetic material”, typically deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA (Parker 4). This is a relatively new science that has only been studied “for the past 150 years” (Hodge xix). Today it can clearly be seen as a success in the agriculture business because of our year round access to a multitude of fruits, vegetables, and other crops. However, the use of genetic engineering on humans is a controversial issue which forces “politicians and the public [to] face tremendously important choices about how genetic engineering...should be used” (Hodge xx). In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, the practice of human genetic engineering is the basis of their society but it is still a controversial issue in parts of our...
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...Issues surrounding genetic engineering can never be over analysed. There are many factors which influenced the development of genetic engineering. Cited by many as the single most important influence on post modern micro eco compartmentalism, it is yet to receive proper recognition for laying the foundations of democracy. It is estimated that that genetic engineering is thought about eight times every day by the easily lead, many of whom blame the influence of television. Complex though it is I shall now attempt to provide an exaustive report on genetic engineering and its numerous 'industries'. Social Factors Interweaving social trends form a strong net in which we are all trapped. When Sir Bernard Chivilary said 'hounds will feast on society' [1] he created a monster which society has been attempting to tame ever since. More a melody to societies dysfunctions than a parody of the self, genetic engineering irons out misconceptions from our consciousness. Did I mention how lovely genetic engineering is? Society is powered by peer pressure, one of the most powerful forces in the world. As long as peer pressure uses its power for good, genetic engineering will have its place in society. Economic Factors The preceding section may have shed some light on society but to really understand man you must know how he spends his money. We will study the JTB-Guide-Dog model, which I hope will be familiar to most readers. Oil Prices genetic engineering When displayed...
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...Contents Character map Introduction Tips for writing essays 2 3 15 Essay 1: ‘Vincent’s fulfilment of his dream seems to be the triumph of individualism but really rests on the support and cooperation of other people.’ Discuss. 17 Essay 2: ‘The characters in Gattaca are too caught up in private dreams and personal ambitions for genuine relationships to be possible.’ Discuss. Essay 3: “That’s how I did it, Anton. I never saved anything for the swim back.” ‘Vincent defies and transcends his destiny and, in doing this, inspires others.’ Discuss. Essay 4: ‘Gattaca shows that categorising people into a hierarchy of castes, into ‘superior’ and ‘imperfect/inferior’, is both false and dangerous.’ How? Essay 5: ‘Gattaca shows that the rights of a person surpass the need for control within a society.’ Discuss. Essay 6: ‘Gattaca’s director, Andrew Niccol, said: “I would hate for anyone to look at my film and think it is advocating that you never tamper with genes, because there … will be many positive things to come out of this … science in terms of curing diseases”.‘ So what is Gattaca condemning? Essay 7: ‘Gattaca presents a world destroyed by the pursuit of perfection.’ Do you agree? Essay 8: ‘The society of Gattaca works to repress rather than to enhance the potential of human beings.’ Discuss. 22 27 31 36 40 45 50 Essay 9: “I belong to a new underclass, no longer determined by social status or the colour of your skin. No, we now have discrimination down to a science.” Does...
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...MEDICINE Personalized Medicine and Modern Genetics Technology: “Introduction” In today’s world DNA sequences are frequently and constantly improving, modern instruments can analyze DNA by the millions within a twenty-four hour period (Mader, 2010, P.178). Because of technology, these instruments have been made available now and in the future for the use of personalized medicinal products. This paper provides an overview of how modern genetic technology may lead to personalized medicine, and to give examples two or more specific benefits of personalized medicine: a discussion of its drawbacks and limitations of the approach to human medicine. “Modern Genetic Technology and Personalized Medicine” Modern technology is constantly growing in our world, for us to understand how modern genetic technology may lead to personalized medicine and the importance personalized medicine. Personalized medicine is the tailoring of medical treatment for an individual with the unique characteristics for each patient. This approach is a scientific breakthrough for us to understand how a person’s unique molecular and genetic profile makes them susceptible to certain diseases. This same research is increasing our ability to predict and recognize which medical treatments will be safe and effective for each patient (Consumer Health, 2007). The Human Genome project of 2003, enlighten our understanding of the genetic component of disease that...
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...Genetic engineering is the biological technique developed for changing the genetic code permanently by manipulating the gene.The use of genetic engineering is very controversial.In the debate of genetic engineering, it is sometimes hard differentiating fact from fiction.This is because the debate has been confused by the influence of rigid absolutist views (both supportive of and opposed to genetical engineering) about the role of science in society combined with a general ignorance of science. This essay will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering. A major advantage of genetic engineering is the important role that it plays in sustainable agriculture. The world's population is growing and with that comes the demand for more food. The use of new varieties of crop plants produced by genetic engineering which can survive and give good yields in poor soils, dry conditions and without the need for expensive pesticides and fertilisers will be essential in preventing food shortages in areas where crop cultivation is difficult. It has been applied for example in the green revolution which Norman Borlaug initiated. This helped prevent famine in at risk countries such as Mexico, India and Parkistan by increasing their wheat production. The potential is also there in Africa for producing 'Roundup Ready' ( Round up is a pesticide) crops so that the gene for herbicide tolerance is already built into the crops. Furthermore, using conventional farming methods...
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...Biology / Genomics 156—Genetics, Genomics and Society Summer 2014 Portfolio Assignment (in two parts) Part 1: News article summaries Requirements: Summarize three news articles, blog posts, podcasts or videos from within the last 12 months describing a discovery, advance, therapy or ethical, legal, social issue in genetics or genomics. The summaries should be approximately one to two pages in length and include the following: * If it is an article or blog post you must print and attach a copy to your summary * If it is a podcast or video please provide a link * Title of article * Date and source of publication * Author’s name * Synopsis of article * Brief discussion of the genetic or genomic concepts discussed in the article and how these relate to topics covered in lecture or course readings * Opinions or feelings: Paragraph stating your opinions or attitude towards the subject of the article. This involves identifying what the ethical, social or policy issue(s) are, stating your position about these issues and providing well-reasoned, logical and informed support for your position. Due Dates: Summary one is due Monday 7/07 Summary two is due Monday 7/14 Summary three is due Monday 7/21 Grading Rubric: The four article summaries will be graded according to the attached grading rubric. Part 2: Reflective Essay Requirements: Complete a reflective essay that reflects upon how science impacts society. For the...
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...the physiological basis of behaviour we can treat symptoms with drugs evolutionary theory can explain things that would otherwise be unexplainable Weaknesses It is difficult to seperate genetic influence from environmental influence It's reductionistic Can't explain altruism well Historical Context The biological perspective was created as a reaction to the theory of dualism, that the mind and the brain are two seperate entities. Some important researchers in the development of the biological perspective are: Plato-nativism Darwin- Outlined evolution and the idea of nativism and heredity Jean Baptiste Lamarck-studied heredity Phineas Gage- Brain injury has the ability to affect behaviour II. Key Concepts Heredity- influence of genes Nativism- certain traits are inately hardwired at birth Evolution Hemisphere specialization Neurotransmission Localization Evolution Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS = Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion) Biological preparedness Basic Assumptions There are four main basic assumptions of the biological perspective: Behavior is biologically determined Behavior has a genetic basis Localization of function Animals may be used to help understand human behavior Which basic assumption would be the easiest to write an essay about? -Behavior is biologically determined Research to use in supporting this assumption: Phineas Gage- After a physiological injury to the frontal lobe, Gage experienced a significant...
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...How Genetics Affect Me And Others Xavier Mutation, Heritability, and genetic disorders are three major different type of genes. These different genotypes have not really affected me myself but , have effected many different people around the world. This essay will describe three different types of genomes that are effective. Many people in this world have problems or have to deal with some certain genes such as genetic disorders. Other genomes like mutation, and hybrid can be good or bad. First I will talk about mutation. Few mutations are bad for you. Infact some mutations can be beneficial, but over time , genetic mutations create genetic diversity, which keeps populations healthy. As you may or may not know is that we all start off with...
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...Humans are born with genetic mutations and malfunctions that lead to life-threatening diseases. Diseases such as cancer and alzheimer’s constantly cause suffering through families. This is why genetic testing and engineering is building up to modifying the genetic coding to the point where these diseases do not exist in the body. Not only that, genetic engineering could possibly get to a point in time in which they modify DNA for pleasing factors such as aesthetics, intelligence, talent, and personality. Genetic engineering can lead to a more improved human race, or in simpler terms, a better version of The Sims. All of this falls under the term “Designer Babies.” Designer babies are created through a pre-implantation genetic diagnosis. “An embryo is created by in-vitro fertilization that is tested for genetic diseases and genomic imbalances that can cause problems to the child. (De Magalhaes)” Through...
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...1. Introduction Genetic profiling for the public has been around for a few decades but it has already changed many people’s lives. However, though it has many benefits an ethical issue arises should someone have the duty to disclose their genetic information to someone who may be at risk. In this essay, the issue of disclosure will be discussed, it will be broken down into 3 main topics: the advantages and disadvantages of genetic profiling; disclosing genetic information to family members and finally disclosing genetic information in the work place. This essay will then prove in its conclusion that there though there are ethical objections to disclosing genetic information there is a greater moral duty to show information. 1.1. Definition of genetic profiling Genetic profiling is also called DNA and genetic finger printing. According to the glossary of the National Human Genome Research Institute (n.d., n.p) the definition is “Genetic testing is a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. The results of a genetic test can be used to confirm or rule out a suspected genetic disease or to decide the likelihood of a person passing on a mutation to their offspring.” 2. Genetic Profiling and Ethics 2.1 Advantages of genetic profiling and ethics Even though genetic profiling is still relatively new, its positive outcomes can already be seen in the world around us. A layman’s example would be the use of genetic testing to discover the...
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...Complete all three parts and answer all questions. Download Graphic Organizer for answering all questions and genetics exercises in this assignment. Part I: Genetics – From Genes to Proteins, Mutations Background: DNA represents the architectural blueprint for all living systems, encoding specific instructions in the sequence of its four nitrogen-containing base pairs that are necessary for building the organism. During the process of transcription, the information in the DNA codons of a gene is transcribed into RNA. A change in the DNA sequence, for example as a result of a "mistake" during DNA replication, is defined as a mutation. Mutations may result in a change in the "blueprint," which may then change the resulting protein product. Assignment details for part one: Transcribe and translate EACH of the three following DNA gene sequences. Turn these in using the graphic organizer. The letters represent the DNA N-base sequences of the genes. The first is the original gene. The next two are mutations of the original. Note that the changes (mutations) are shown in red. Original Gene sequence 3'-T A C C C T T T A G T A G C C A C T-5 Mutated gene sequence 1 3’-T A C G C T T T A G T A G C C A T T-5' Mutated gene sequence 2 3’-T A A C C T T T A C T A G G C A C T-5’ Also, answer the following questions: • What is the significance of the first and last codons of an mRNA transcript? • What meaning do these mRNA codons have for protein synthesis? • Did the mutations result...
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