Genetic Engineering.

Authors Avatar

Genetic Engineering

Genetic engineering is one of the biggest breakthroughs in agriculture this century. It could mean cheap good quality food for all or it could also mean total world disaster.

How it works? All living creatures are made of cells. The DNA in these cells contains genes. Genes are coded instructions that make things develop in a particular way. New techniques mean scientists can now pick out a specific gene responsible for a particular characteristic and alter it, or put it into a new combination of genes. This is genetic engineering. Hypothetically genetic engineering could have some really good results which would help the world food market.

Join now!

However it also provides medical benefits. The achievement of genetic operation will result in a better quality of life for people. Nearly all diseases can possibly be cured. As a result of genetic testing, the prevention of risks is also a benefit. For instance, if I find that I am genetically liable to have a heart attack, I can reform my habits around my genetic characters. Also if it is the result that genes open the power of the mind, then who is to say that someday people won't be able to hand pick their child and their qualities. ...

This is a preview of the whole essay