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ReplyDeleteThere are pros and cons of genetic engineering, such as we can make fruit 1000 times bigger than it was 7000 years ago. But we can also create things that we don’t really need like glow in the dark bunnies, or ligers. We can also treat diseases with genetic engineering to get rid of the diseases that can be harmful by breeding animals that are immune to it. However with genetic engineering we give diseases to the animals by breeding them like some dogs with the really long ears can get a ear disease. Should We genetically engineer all animals to create the perfect animal?
ReplyDeleteSanders, Robert. “With Nanotubes, Genetic Engineering in Plants Is Easy-Peasy.” Berkeley News, 25 Feb. 2019, news.berkeley.edu/2019/02/25/with-nanotubes-genetic-engineering-in-plants-is-easy-peasy/.
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DeleteDean I like your thinking on making a "Perfect Animal", but you also have to look at the downsides of that also. What I mean by this is you would have to find the exact thing for it to eat, it would have to be domesticated, and you don't even know if it would be genetically stable. Another example is to look at Jurassic world, they genetically modified animals and the dinosaur DNA to make an animal that was so perfect it stradegized and escaped it's cage along with the other animals and could've wrecked havoc on the entire world ending human life. So in conclusion what i'm saying is that making a "Perfect Animal" would not be the worst or best idea, but we would have no idea what it would be capable of.
DeleteQuestion: If we could do that with animals why don't we try it out on making special humans, who can have animal adaptations, and can learn to keep genetically stable.
No. While it is okay to genetic engineer some animals, it is not okay to use this for ll animals. Yes there would be all perfect animals, but we would not be able to find any normal animals in the wild, and without some animals the natural food chain would be destroyed. If a tiger does not have a normal antelope to eat, then what will this animals hunt?
DeleteIt will completely destroy the natural food chain because as we start to make the perfect cows. Cows will start to be used more and do to this, there won't be anymore cows for the wild animals such as wolves to eat. Animals over humans?
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DeleteYour question - Should we genetically engineer all animals to create the perfect animal?
DeletePerfect animal according to who? Perfection is subjective. Not only that, but because this is all relatively new, who knows what the long term effects are, especially on the earth. Since the beginning of time, every living being has had their role to play on this earth. By genetically engineering animals, we may be undoing what nature has worked to create over millions of years.
Link to good reading : https://www.animallaw.info/intro/genetic-engineering-and-animals
According to my sources, genetically engineering animals could also be seen as Interspecies Crossing, which has it's pros and cons. Pros of this tactic are that mixing together these species into one whole animal could help the animal adapt to different types of weather in time of climate changes. But this does mean that the animal is perfect, as this animals could breed together and still have diseases inside their bodies not found by scientist, meaning this species could become unhealthy and die quickly, causing the food chain to become unbalanced and put many animals at risk of their health.
DeleteSo, is there really any way to make animals perfect?
We should not genetically engineer all animals to make the perfect animals because it has its disadvantages, but, we should genetically engineer most. Genetic engineering is helpful to us because we can make organisms healthier. If they have diseases, we can remove it from their DNA/genes. Also, if there is a bad trait in the organism, people can rewrite some of the DNA/genes to remove the trait, and then put in a good trait. Genetic engineering has so many pros, like healthier plants and animals. We could also put good traits in an organism, remove all of the bad traits, and make it a perfect organism. So, why wouldn’t you want to make mostly perfect animals using selective breeding.
DeleteI don't think we should use genetic engineering to make the perfect animal because a perfect animal to one person doesn't mean that it would be perfect to another person. Also making a wild animal immune to diseases would not keep the population of that species under control.
DeleteI think that we shouldn't use genetic engineering to make a "perfect animal" because for example if we a "perfect" dog, something can go wrong, which can create a worse disease and it can also have a unexpected result when we try to make a "perfect" dog. If we really try to make "perfect" animals then we should limit how much we use genetic engineering and always expect something unexpected and be ready to control what they create.
DeleteI disagree with you because, you can use genetic engineering to help cure diseases like HIV, Sanfilippo Syndrome, Hemophilia, etc. If you stop genetically engineering, you won't be able to stop these kind of diseases.
DeleteI believe that it is not worth risking health/safety conditions. And it would be near impossible to create a species that would be supposedly perfect or "flawless". Despite having displayed many great uses for this- even if you get desirable traits, you may also get unwanted health conditions contained in particular genes. This can cause major threats to just anyone or anything, basically.
DeleteSo Is there really such path to creating an animal or species stripped of flaws, better and perfect in every aspect compared to what nature's offered?
there would never be something as a perfect animal because there are gonna keep things that we can modify and make better but in the end we can never be enough. Do we really need to genetically modify animals?
DeleteGenetically engineering the "perfect animal" would be nearly impossible since one animal could be speedy but it won’t have as much stamina as the next. There will always be traits to add on to the animal. How far can genetic engineering go?
DeleteNot really because if we genetically modify the "perfect animal," it could end up having problems and new diseases that could spread to other animals and generations which could make all the work done, all the risks taken, gone to waste. Besides, every animal is perfect in its own way, would you still go through all the trouble to make "perfect animals" when there already are animals that are perfect.
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DeleteGenetic Engineering can be good because it can make it so that plants that have some negative side effects can be changed to not have those effects. For example they have made it so onions so that they don’t make people tear when they are cut into. So the question is if we stopped genetic engineering?
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Bohanec, Borut. “Metina Lista.” Metina Lista - Spletna Postaja Za Osebe Širokih Pogledov in Aktivnega Duha, 4 Jan. 2017, metinalista.si/10-successful-examples-of-genetic-modification/.
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DeleteIf we stop genetic engineering we can't create as much food or products that people need to survive. But without genetic engineering wouldn't we be killing off everyone, because without genetic engineering we would go back to having the little 10mm corn instead of our 200mm corn.
DeleteSo the new question is without genetic engineering would all 7,686,886,150 people still be in the world?
I think that we shouldn't stop genetic engineering we just need to limit genetic engineering. If we completely stopped genetic engineering then we wouldn't be able to make new species or we wouldn't be able to test possible things that can actually help the earth survive. If we use genetic engineering for the wrong reasons then we can create new diseases and if things really go wrong then we an possibly kill a lot of animals and humans.
DeleteThe question is what if we stopped genetic engineering?
DeleteIf we stop genetic engineering, isn't it killing many people? Many people are born with diseases that require genetic engineering. If genetic engineering is stopped then many people who want a chance to live. If we stop genetic engineering we can't make new food such as pear apples. By creating foods, we can make new foods that are durable and can save the human race
DeleteGenetic engineering is a weird concept but revolutionary and crucial if we want to cure genetic diseases and continue to make as many food/products. Therefore, we definitely should not stop genetic engineering, and if we did many people would go unfed and die or some may even die from a genetic disease that could've been cured with genetic engineering. What do you think would happen if we genetically engineered babies to look a certain way?
DeleteIf we stop genetic engineering, we are not only killing more people but we are also destroying cures to many unknown diseases. genetics engineering could create new and better fruits/veggies and could help with health. genetic engineering has become a part of our new generation. why take away something that is doing so much good for our world?
DeleteGenetic engineering is beneficial because it help us attack diseases and it can get rid of diseases in an unborn child. It also gives us the ability to live longer and produce new foods. A long time ago many of the foods we eat now were a lot different now. Before they used to be smaller and not as good tasting but now there a lot bigger and healthier now. If you lives around 7000 years ago would you genetically modify your food?
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DeleteYes, I would like to genetically modify my food if I lived 7000 years ago for my safety. If we never genetically modified out food, what do you think would happen? (Keep this posted because this is the next part of the project)
DeleteYes, If i lived back then I would genetically modify my food. I say this because the food we eat will be rid from diseases and overall be a lot safer and better quality. The food could also taste and look a lot better. You also could make more food and make it easier to grow. Do you think the world would be better or worse without modified foods?
DeleteRealistically, no. People didn't even have the proper technology. The greatest technology back then was probably the sundial! However, somewhere around 5000 B.C. humans did discover that they could improve corn crops simply by planting seeds from the best
Deleteplants. There was no genetic modification, genetic engineering, or even selective breeding. The ideas of today have evolved over thousands of years. History's science fiction has become today’s reality. Interesting though, what would the world be like today had genetic engineering been around for 7000 years! What would today's technology do?
If I lived back then I would if I could. I would genetically modify my food back then because it might not have been the healthiest or could have diseases. Say if you were to pick strawberries that were rotten because you left them out in the open sun for a couple of days would you genetically modify them to make them stay ripe for a longer time?
DeleteIf we stopped genetic engineering our live would be a lot harder and you need more skill to do daily activities. What would happen if we did it to humans?
DeleteYes, if I lived 7000 years ago I would use Genetic Engineering on my food. It would make it so I have a better chance of survival. What would happen if we made some foods to big?
DeleteI don't think that there would be anything wrong with making food to big. Actually, it would be better if there was more food because we would have to produce less food to feed a family. Also, more humans would survive due to the surplus of food that they would have.
DeleteYes, if I lived around 7000 years ago, I would genetically modify my food as the situations for people who didn't have the sources for food or didn't have enough food, were very different. If I didn't have enough food than genetically engineering crops and animals doesn't seem like such a bad idea as it may endanger my health, but so would not having food. So, if they didn't at all negatively affect your health, would you resort to ONLY consuming genetically modified sources of food?
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ReplyDeleteI think this way of fighting cancer is safer and more effective than chemotherapy, radiation, and/ or surgery. Lots of things can go wrong when fighting cancer and you might not be able to completely get rid of it but this method might work faster.
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Delete“Engineering Human Immunity to Take on Cancer.” Horizon: the EU Research & Innovation Magazine, horizon-magazine.eu/article/engineering-human-immunity-take-cancer.html.
ReplyDeleteGenetic Engineering is a way scientists modify cells and organisms. One way genetic engineers are revolutionizing is by finding a way to reprogram the human immune system so cancer cells can be targeted by T cells (white blood cells that fight viruses). It works by taking the cells from a patient’s blood and reprogramming them with synthetic genes that recognize cancer cells. Then, these modified cells are injected into the patient and instruct the T-cell to target cancer cells.
What do you think are some cons of genetic engineering?
Many people disapprove the process, yet it is still used all over the world. But why do people disapprove it so much?
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DeleteThe first con is that it limits genetic diversity. For example, we need diversity in all species of animals. By genetically engineering our species there would be an effect on our genetic diversity in the same way as something like cloning would. Gene therapy is available only to the very rich and elite, which means that traits that tend to make.
DeleteThe cons of genetic engineering is held mostly as a concern, rather than actual statistic. The functions of the human body is unknown to scientists, so one problem that people can see of genetic engineering was, “what would happen to the subject if an error occurred during the genetic altering?” No major accidents have occurred due to genetic engineering, so time will tell if genetic engineering can cause more problems than solutions.
DeleteThough Genetic engineering could help cure some viruses and deceases, they could also create new ones. By making a way for humans to be amune to cancer, we could also be making a super bug and create an even bigger problem.
DeleteSome cons of genetically engineering is the limitation of diversity, and the possibility of genetic diseases since science hasn’t gotten far enough to eliminate genetic diseases. What is an example of a genetic disease? How do they affect organisms?
DeleteWhat kinds of super bugs could be created?
DeleteDiseases and pathogens can adapt to new genetic profiles. The way of nature is to adapt, and find a way to do what you’re meant to do in nature. A pathogens job to cause disease and illness, so the pathogen will figure out how to infect the organism, therefore making the pathogen stronger than before.
DeleteIs genetic engineering really worth it when there is the possibility of creating something worse?
A con of genetic engineering is the risk of genetic defects. Considering the possibility of getting any sort of genetic defect, is genetic engineering really worth the risk??
DeleteGenetic Engineering: Genetic engineering makes our lives easier, but with some downsides. When it comes to human genetic engineering there are many problems and consequences to the process. Some people around the world have been genetically engineering animal and children and it raises many concerns about how ethical it is, some even refer to it as “playing god.” Despite people's concerns and disapproval, it still seems to be used by many worldwide.
ReplyDeleteDisabled World. (2017/12/20). Effects of Genetic Engineering. Retrieved 2019-02-26, from https://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/genetic-engineering.php
Should this be used worldwide despite peoples beleifs?
DeleteGenetic Engineering: Is Genetic Engineering good or bad? Well Genetic Engineering can be both good and bad for the environment. Genetic Engineering can tackle and defeat diseases cause some of the most deadly and difficult diseases in the world, that have so resisted destruction, could be wiped out by the use of genetic engineering. There are a number of genetic mutations that humans can suffer from that will probably never be ended unless we actively intervene and genetically engineer the next generation will be able to withstand these problems. For example, Cystic Fibrosis, is a dangerous disease and there is no known cure, could be completely cured with the help of selective genetic engineering. However, Genetic Engineering also can be harmful for the environment. It may lead to genetic defects because the success rate of genetic experiments leaves a lot to be desired, after all. The human body is so complicated that scientists have to be able to predict what sort of affects their actions will have, and they simply cannot account for everything that could go wrong. For example, if scientists genetically engineer babies still in the womb, there is a very real and present danger that this could lead to complications, including miscarriage (early on), premature birth or even stillbirth, all of which are unthinkable. Do you think Genetic Engineering is good or bad for the environment?
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DeleteGenetic engineering can kill the ecosystem but also make perfect species this causes a diversity. I think genetic engineering should be limited but not cancelled. If genetic engineering is so bad why do we use it so much?
DeleteI think genetic engineering is good and bad for the environment because on one hand, we can advance scientifically at a large scale by mutating the things that could need perfection, on the second hand, this can completely throw off our ecosystem, genetic engineering can either make or break our world. What is an example of this?
DeleteI think genetic engineering is bad to the environment but it's beneficial to us because it gives us more food. Do you think our lives would be the same with genetic engineering?
DeleteI believe that genetic engineering is not good to our environment but without it our whole generation would have a tough time living. Even though it might be bad for the environment, the pros of genetic engineering are much more evident than the cons like environmental issues. why would you want to live in a world without genetic engineering?
DeleteSome of the pros of genetic engineering is it allows for a faster growth rate this means that for plants and animals maturity to occur faster another pro for genetic engineering is that it creates a extended life now for the cons of genetic engineering is that there are negative side effects that are unexpected like plants become less tolerant to direct sunlight. Another con for genetic engineering can be nutritional value of foods can be less it could be less because when animals grow and mature quickly the nutritional values could be reduced because they grew and matured faster.
ReplyDeleteDo you think that genetic engineering is good for our ecosystem?
Citation: Ayres, Crystal. “13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering.” Vittana.org, vittana.org/13-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-genetic-engineering.
No and yes, if you genetically modify a species of animal to make them stronger, their children will have the same genes as them. If this continues, the species will evolve into a stronger species.
DeleteThough this may be good, it might make it harder for other animals to feed off of this organism allowing the animal to have less nutrients. This affects the whole food chain, and soon it will affect us.
Yes, in terms of water. I believe that genetic engineering benefits our water systems. When we genetically engineer crops we don’t have to use as much pesticide or herbicide to keep pests away since the crops are naturally immune. Which means the amount of chemicals that get into the water system decreases. There are also other positive results that genetic engineering brings, but is that enough to continue genetically engineering crops though (because of the negative effects)?
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ReplyDeleteGenetically engineering is “the process of altering the DNA in an organism’s genome,” stated by yourgenome. Genetically engineering is helpful. Genetically engineering organisms can make them immune to diseases, look better, and taste delightful.
A cantaloupe was engineered to be disease free. Would you eat the Cantaloupe? Why?
“What Is Genetic Engineering?” Stories, The Public Engagement Team at the Wellcome Genome Campus, 17 Feb. 2017, www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-genetic-engineering.
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DeleteYes, I would eat this cantaloupe. Although it would be genetically engineered,I would not be able to get diseases. When the cantaloupe was growing it was unable to get diseases that could later affect me. So, if you were a farmer would you plant these plants? Why?
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DeleteNo, I would not eat the cantaloupe because this cantaloupe is now genetically engineered and the side effects could effect my health. Are we now saying perfect looking food is better than the health aspects of our food?
DeleteAlthough the health aspect is more important in the purchase of food, looks are also important. I mean, I know if I was in the store I would rather pick strawberries that were juicy and red than strawberries that were all bruised up. Do you agree? Why?
DeleteI think that even though your health is more important than the looks of the food itself, you should genetically modify them. Would you really want to eat fruits that ware bruised up, mushy, and look really gross? Why or why not?
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DeleteIf I was a farmer I would not plant those plants because it could cause peoples life. Even though it might be tasty, it is not healthy for your body. So, if you were to see a watermelon, would you pick the one that is scratchy and old, or would you choose the new, bright watermelon? Just because something looks better, doesn't mean that it taste better.
DeleteI wouldn't eat the cantaloupe. Even thought it was genetically modified to taste and be better for your body, I wouldn't eat it, since our ancestors didn't eat it that way and our body is used to the normal cantaloupe, so it will act naturally towards the regular cantaloupe.
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DeleteIs it possible to make a cantaloupe that tastes better, yet is still good for your body?
DeleteNo, I would eat the cantaloupe as well. Since, the cantaloupe would be genetically engineered and if there were side effects from the genetic engineering I could get these side effects. Those side effect could effect my health very badly. So is the fruit toxic for my health?
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ReplyDeleteGenetic engineering can change the traits of plants and animals so they produce greater yields per plant. Which means the traits can be changed so the plant produces more fruit than before. Another positive outcome is risk to the local water supply is reduced. Because farmers won’t have to use as much pesticide or herbicide on their crop land, which reduces the amount of chemicals that get into the water. Though there are many advantages to genetic engineering there are also disadvantages including the fact that pathogens can adapt to the new genetic profiles. Genetic engineering can create a natural resistance against pathogens and diseases, but the natural evolutionary process is to adapt and create pathways. Bacteria and viruses evolve to resist the resistance that is created by the efforts of genetic engineering, this makes the pathogens to become stronger and more resistant than they previously were. Also, at some point genetically engineered plant will make it “into the wild” and interact with domestic species, which will most likely end in the genetically engineered species to dominate the domestic species, which over generations would reduce the diversity.
ReplyDeleteWhat if genetically modified plants dominate the domestic, naturally occurring plants to the point where the original plants went extinct or disappear, and all that is left are genetically modified plants, what would this mean for the Earth, people and animals?
Ayres, Crystal. “13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering.” Vittana.org, vittana.org/13-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-genetic-engineering.
Genetic Engineering is when you alter the genetic coding of an organism. Overtime, our food has been alter on it’s nutrition, taste, and how fast it grows. This started off to help farmers produce their harvest quicker as well as make produce look fresher and more appetizing. Is this okay? Why?
ReplyDeleteGenetically Engineered Foods: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.” MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002432.htm.
The term genetic engineering refers to using modification through the process of reproduction. Plants are normally genetically adjusted for them to fix nitrogen and potentially fix genetic diseases. This process replaces dysfunctional genes with functional genes. In humans the effect of editing human genetics has raised ethical concerns and its potential to alter traits such as intelligence and beauty. Is genetic engineering changing traits that may not even cross our mind such as intelligence?
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Yes, there is a possibility that there is someone out there modifying someone's intelligence or looks. But, this probably causes other side effects. For example, when dog breeders breed dogs to be non allergenic there would be side effects. I imagine this would be the same for humans. Now, let me ask you this if you had the opportunity to be genetically engineered would you? Why?
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This is how scientists are able to change the genetics in a plant and produce them in a different plant. Scientists genetically engineer food to make changes to benefit you.
Scientists can use selective breeding to complete the change. Scientists use this because it speeds the process up when people want to make new foods.
How long will it take to complete a genetically engineered breed?
DeleteI don't Know but I am pretty sure it depends on the animal/breed because they take different amounts of time to mature and they take different amounts of time to grow
DeleteGenetic engineering is done by removing and replacing DNA in a different organism and used to change the way that organism and make it grow faster, be smarter, be disease resistant, or be useful to humans. they help everyone but they especially help farmers and people in the agriculture field because they have to wait less to harvest their crop because they grow better and faster. Therefor they can make better money
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why is genetic engineering helpful
DeleteGenetic engineering is helpful because it can help cure genetic diseases in humans and help us grow as much food in different climates so we can use land and resources to the best of our ability. Obviously genetically engineering organisms come with risks, but as long as we're careful with what and how we modify, genetic engineering could revolutionize the world. What is an example of genetic engineering gone wrong?
DeleteGenetic engineering(genetic modification), is the direct manipulation of an organisms genome using biotechnology. In genetic modification they change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms, which is dangerous. According to imedpub.com new DNA is obtained by either isolating or copying the genetic material of interest using molecular cloning methods or by artificially synthesizing the DNA. Also, a construct is usually created to insert the DNA into the host organism.This means that you put the the DNA of a different organism into the organism you want to have the dominant trait. The process can also be used to remove or "knock out" genes. The new DNA can be inserted randomly, or targeted to a specific part of the genome, which means that this DNA can go into genes and manipulate them into something else that was not the same trait.
ReplyDeleteunknown, unknown. “Insights in Aquaculture and Biotechnology.” Diet Therapy | List of High Impact Articles | PPts | Journals | Videos, IMedPub, 2019, www.imedpub.com/scholarly/genetic-engineering--biotechnology-journals-articles-ppts-list.php.
Question: If we own this power to genetically modify cells, then why can't we eliminate cancer cells or other diseases faster with this method.
This source talks about chemicals and medicines that are taking on Cancer genetically. Scientists are taking into factor the genetically inherited cancer patients, and based off this, they are creating a medicine that could be vital to everybody. To do this, they are doing genetic research on a patient’s T cell, and this T cell will be designed to attack the antibody, cancer. The cons of this would be that this could take years, decades, or even centuries. This research would also cost a tremendous amount of money. If the medicine only works for a certain genetic group, then this could be troublesome for other genetic groups that need a cure, this is the case with some genetically modified medicines. But, this advancement that scientists are taking to revolutionise the treatment of cancer is crucial to mankind’s future. If you could change mankind’s future, what would it be, and how would you do it?
ReplyDeleteMerrifield, Rex. “Engineering Human Immunity to Take on Cancer.” European Commission - Horizon - Research & Innovation, 13 Nov. 2013, horizon-magazine.eu/article/engineering-human-immunity-take-cancer.html.
“Genetically Engineered Animals: Frequently Asked Questions.” BIO, www.bio.org/articles/genetically-engineered-animals-frequently-asked-questions.
ReplyDeleteGenetic Engineering is the direct manipulation of one's genes. Many animals have been genetically engineered, ranging from livestock animals to domesticated animals, all through the transference of beneficial genes of one species to another. The tampering with genetics, so far, has yielded a great amount of beneficial results. It has continued to offer solutions for improving public health and enhancing one's quality of life. It has done a good amount to affect human life and entire ecosystems. One example is the genetic alteration of pigs. From normal pigs to Enviro-Pigs, the widely-known livestock animal has been genetically modified to emit 30 to 60 percent less phosphorus than traditional pigs.
Can genetically altering animal genes permanently change how humans function? If so, is it worth it even if the negative risks weighs on an even scale with the positive risks?
If it can permanently change how humans function then no, we should not use gennectic engineering, but if it doesn't than genetic engineering is fine. Is Genectic Engineering the best option possible?
DeleteGenetic engineering is the only option possible. I see what you said about how affecting how the person works is bad, but that is only in some cases. what about if someone has a deadly disease? Then it could help them. All in all, I think genetic engineering is the best and only option possible. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
DeleteThe reason we can’t just remove cancer cells because cancer cells come from normal cells. If we genetically engineer these cells to kill them we may kill good cells too.
DeleteWhat if we eliminated all good cells and replaced them with new ones?
Genetic engineering is called “direct manipulation” by the author. This means that you directly change the DNA in an organism to change its characteristics. To change the DNA, one can change just one base pair, delete a whole region of DNA, or add another organism's DNA. People can also make an additional copy of a gene and add it. Changing the DNA can be very beneficial to humans because, for example, you can make healthier plants that don’t need pesticide. You can take away a bad gene, and add a good gene. There are so many pros and you can make organisms have the best characteristics. So, isn’t genetic engineering really helpful to us?
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Yes, Genetic engineering is actually very helpful to us and that is why we should keep on using it. If there are more cons than pros, than this would be unsafe but there are more pros with genetic engineering. So is genetic engineering actually bad?
DeleteYes, genetic enginnering is very helpful. It helps take the disease out of these plants and makes them last longer and healthier. But, negative effects of this are that you could manipulate a plant to take away an important part of their genetic outlook. This means they could add a unknown disease into the plant. This could cause this person to have an allergic reaction or disease in their body, causing them to die.
DeleteSo, is Genetic Enginnering still worth it when you have the risk of dying?
Genetic engineering is the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material. There are many pros and cons to genetic engineering. For example, it allows for a faster growth rate. Genetic engineering allows plants or animals to be modified so that their maturity can occur at a quicker pace. Engineering can allow this maturity to outside of the normal growth conditions that are favorable without genetic changes as well. Also, specific traits can be developed through genetic engineering. Plants and animals have specific traits developed through genetic engineering that can make them more likable to use or consumption. Animals can be modified to produce more milk, grow more muscle tissue, or produce different coats so that a wider range of fabrics can be created. Although there are some good impacts from Genetic Engineering, there are also some bad effects from this. For example, there can be negative side effects that are unexpected. Genetic Engineering is guaranteed to make a change. Many of those changes are positive, creating more and healthier foods. Some of those changes, however, can be negative and unexpected. Making a plant more tolerant to drought might also make the plant become less tolerant of the sun. Animals may be modified to produce more milk, but have a shortened lifespan at the same time so farmers suffer greater livestock. Also, copyrighted genetic engineering can have costly consequences. Many companies copyright their genetic engineering processes or products to maintain their profitability. If a farmer plants genetically modified crops and the pollination process causes another farmer in the field over to have those modified crops grow, there have been precedents for legal actions against the “unauthorized” farmer. This can have multiple costly consequences, from fewer farmers wanting to work to a higher cost for the seeds that are planted.
ReplyDeleteShould we genetically modify all organisms to make the perfect animal or plant?
Ayres, Crystal. “13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering.” Vittana.org, vittana.org/13-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-genetic-engineering.
I believe no because in the process of trying to make the perfect plant or animals we could be harming its predators, and the plant or animal itself. Can genetic engineered plants and animals have an effect on its predators?
DeletePeople shouldn’t use selective breeding to make the perfect animal. The science is relatively new and so far we haven’t been able to make a semi perfect animal. Also making all animals perfect would be impossible, first the idea of perfect is subjective and there would be environmental impact. The food chain would change drastically if we made every animal “perfect”.
DeleteCould we genetically engineer plants and animals to be resistant to everything?
With Genetic Engineering humans can cure illnesses and genetic disorders by changing the genes. Humans could eliminate HIV by editing a patient's immune cells to delete the CCR gene rendering in a resistance to HIV that is currently carried by 1% of the US population. We could also get rid of blood disorders by editing blood stem cells.
ReplyDeleteShould we genetically modify humans to make us immune to all diseases?
Friedman, Lauren F. “5 Terrible Illnesses That Genetic Engineering Could Eliminate Forever.” Business Insider, Business Insider, 5 June 2015, www.businessinsider.com/genetic-engineering-an-hiv-cure-and-other-diseases.
No, I do not think you should genetically modify all humans in order to make them immune to all diseases. This may affect the other systems in the body, which could lead to more problems. Also, if you get something like a common cold, your body may not be strong enough to fight off the sickness. Do you think that having all humans would reduce problems or create them?
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DeleteNo, we should not genetically modify humans, or really anything. Doing this may cause damages and mutations in organs. Even now scientists modify sex cells to make specific changes in a babies' genes. Modifying humans could risk them dying or having medical problems at a higher chance. Humans are perfectly imperfect the way they are! How would you feel if you modified your child before birth?
DeleteA type of Genetic Engineering is Interspecies Crossing. An example of this is different bears, like grizzlies and polar, mixing with each other. This articles state while breeding like this could cause certains species to die off, it also states that doing this could also help these species survive in times of climate change. This could also help the process of these species evolutions. A part of the article shows how many “big cats” like Lions, Tigers, and Tigers have been genetically crossed over many generations, showing how all these animals are related back to that one ancestor through interspecie crossing.
ReplyDeleteNow, is Interspecies Crossing more effective in keeping animals alive or killing them
Cepelewicz, Jordana, and Quanta Magazine. “Interspecies Hybrids Play a Vital Role in Evolution.” Quanta Magazine, www.quantamagazine.org/interspecies-hybrids-play-a-vital-role-in-evolution-20170824/.
Matthew that is a very interesting observation, I believe that it would have its pros and cons. What I mean by this is that we can make different animals to survive longer in different climates than any other species. But a con to that would be if the animal is to over powered then it could effect and break the food chain system, so it would be effective in keeping the animal alive but maybe not other animals. Also, you would not know if there is any other animal that would pick off or destroy the animal. So in conclusion you would have to know every exact outcome in making cross breeding efficient.
DeleteQuestion: in crossing breeds why would you even want to risk the environment and different animal food chains if w are already at an animal decline?
It depends because of if they receive a disease or if we give them positive traits and it may give immunity to diseases. However I think that it is more effective in keeping animals alive because we are giving things to make them immune to diseases we can also create cures against diseases.
DeleteWithout Genetic Engineering would we all be here.
If it helps them survive I think its good but I can also hurt them in the longer run because of like climate change.
DeleteAs we all may know, Genetic Engineering (similar to GMOs) is the maneuvering and switching around of the genes in a organism using technology. Scientist often do this to create new species with beneficial genes and traits that are better on the humans part, but not so much the plant. If a scientist wanted to make it so that diseases are reduced and the organism are immune to it. A the same time, genetic engineering can propose problems that aren't expected in the organism that make make is harmful for them. So let me ask you this, has genetic Engineering cause more harm that good, or the other way around?
ReplyDeleteAyres, Crystal. “13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering.” Vittana.org, vittana.org/13-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-genetic-engineering.
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ReplyDeleteGenetic Engineering: Genetic engineering, sometimes called genetic modification, is the process of altering the DNA.In plants, genetic engineering has been applied to improve the resilience, nutritional value and growth rate of crops such as potatoes, tomatoes and rice. This will help all people in the world and keep everyone in good health. So, Would everybody be still alive without genetically engineering?
ReplyDelete“What Is Genetic Engineering?” Stories, The Public Engagement Team at the Wellcome Genome Campus, 17 Feb. 2017, www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-genetic-engineering.
More than 95% of american corn, soybean, and cotton is genetically engineered. Genetic engineering is when you change/manipulate the genetic material from one organism and combine it with another. You can remove the genetic material from the part of a organism and combine it with what you like in another organism and make an organism perfect for you. When genetically modifying anythings there can be unexpected and negative results. even though there might be those negative results, the positive ones far out weigh the negative results. What do you think about people using genetically modified foods and animals?
ReplyDelete“What Is a GMO?” Non-GMO Project, www.nongmoproject.org/gmo-facts/what-is-gmo/ .
Quora. “Is Genetic Engineering A Good Thing For Humanity?” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 12 Dec. 2017, www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/12/12/is-genetic-engineering-a-good-thing-for-humanity/#631eb2133c4b.
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I believe that genetic engineering is acceptable to an extent. I believe that we should only make changes as we see need, and don't go overboard. I also feel that we should make changes to make an organism more successful, and not just for fun. So far, we are thankful for the changes, as it brings an advantage. Will we still have the same crops in 20 years due to genetic engineering?
I believe people should use this engineering at their own risk., I personally disagree with genetic engineering, because people abuse this too much. I feel like in a life or death situation is when it would only be okay. If you were a crop who was genetically engineered and you had negative mutations, how would you want your farmer to fix this? Would you want them to engineer more to fix the problem, or leave it alone?
DeleteFrom the information I gathered from Conserve Energy Future, there are equal pros and cons of genetic engineering. A few pros are that it gives people the potential to live longer, and it can produce new foods. A couple cons are that it may lead to genetic defects and it limits genetic diversity. What is your take on genetic engineering - good or bad?
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I beleive genetic engineering shouldn't be looked to as a positive way to solve problems and change natural things in our enviroment. In the past, animals and humans survived without gentic engineering so I beleive we can do the same. If we took Genetic Engineering away do you think we would be positivley impacted?
DeleteI believe it depends on your perspective. For example, it would be nice to have humans without genetic mutations or corn with more yield, but it would be boring to have every person or every plant and animal the exact same. This way there would be no diversity. What would life be like without diversity? Please elaborate.
DeleteI believe genetic engineering shouldn't be encouraged to change plants and animals in the environment. Genetic engineering can lead to serious defects which isn't good for the animal. Even though it can give humans a chance to leave longer wouldn't there be some long term side effects too?
DeleteI believe that genetic engineering isn’t good or bad. Genetic engineering allows plants and animals to grow faster and can create an extended life. Though there can be side effects that are unexpected and genetic engineering can make the nutritional value of food less.
DeleteAyres, Crystal. “13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering.” Vittana.org, vittana.org/13-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-genetic-engineering.
Is genetic engineering ethical?
According to the sources I used genetic engineering can be good and bad. The pros of genetic engineering is that we can make all humans immune to disease and sickness, we can also potentially live longer and we can also make new foods. The cons of genetic engineering is that we can cause genetic defects. Scientists can get rid of disease and sickness but there is always the risk of introducing more dangerous disease. A lot of people also worry about if genetic engineering can go too far. People think that we can possibly "design" our babies. they think that they can control the hair color, the eye color, height and intelligence. People also worry that we will be able to control the sex of the child.
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the question is that if we should use genetic engineering to choose characteristics of the children that will be in our next gen.
DeleteNo because that would be bad for all humans who are normal because then they are weaker then the next generation. Also it would take some time to do it too. Think of the consequences too we could accidentally kill the baby or accidentally give him Sanfilippo syndrome when you are actually trying to make he/she immune to Sanfilippo syndrome.
DeleteShould we risk trying to genetically engineer humans or should we just stick with the current human.
Genetic Engineering is the process of purposely changing/adjusting genes and DNA. The disadvantages of this include the risk of genetic defects. Thought there are many more risk, genetic engineering also has some pros. It can give humans the potential to have a longer lifespan and It can produce new foods. So with this new information, do you think the positive outcomes of genetic engineering outweigh the bad? Why?
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No; I do not think that the pros for genetic engineering outweigh the cons. I think that the way that people did things in historic times is the way that people are meant to do things. While genetic engineering with selective breeding is strategic, things like using GMOs to edit DNA is immoral (in my opinion) and can cause health issues. What are some of these health issues?
DeleteYes; I think the pros of Genetic Engineering outweigh the cons. People can genetically engineer organisms to help get rid of diseases. This helps farmers because plants survive longer, and don’t die as easily. Also, genetic engineering is helpful to us because we can add traits that we want the organism to have. For example, one trait that farmers want to add is faster growth. People can also take away traits that they don’t like in an organism. One example of a trait that farmers sometimes want to take away are seeds. They want seedless fruits or vegetables because most people don’t eat the seeds. Most people buy seedless grapes. There are so many pros of genetic engineering, and barely any cons. People can make an organism stronger/healthier, and can decide the traits that they want it to have. So, don’t you think genetic engineering is a good thing and should be used again?
DeleteI think that genetic engineering is a good thing. You can help kids, like Eliza, that have critical diseases. You can help cure diseases like, Sanfilippo Syndrome, Hemophilia, HIV, etc. So before you go thinking that genetic engineering is a bad thing, think about the kids like Eliza. So would you use genetic engineering to cure a disease? Why or why not?
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Friedman, Lauren F. “5 Terrible Illnesses That Genetic Engineering Could Eliminate Forever.” Business Insider, Business Insider, 5 June 2015, www.businessinsider.com/genetic-engineering-an-hiv-cure-and-other-diseases.
I would use genetic engineering to cure a disease because it gives the person with the disease a chance at a normal life, where they can do anything. Although there are risks, it is worth the chance that they can have at a regular life. So I have a question for you: What are some risks or possible complications that could come out of trying to cure a disease genetically?
DeleteYes, I would use genetic engineering to cure disease. It is easier to send down a virus that can help you to cure the disease rather than some surgeries. Although it probably costs a lot of money it would seem to be a better and more effective cure. But, could we also use it for vaccination?
DeleteSo far, genetic engineering has been largely advantageous for humanity.The general technique is by now about forty years old. Nowadays there are myriad ways to do this, the latest one being CRISPR-Cas9 or similar systems of gene editing. Human beings have been playing with the genetics of domestic organisms we breed ever since the dawn of agriculture. But this was done by selective breeding, which is less precise and slower. What has changed is that we can excise a gene from a species and introduce it into the genome or another species, or delete a given gene (we call this manipulation a “knockout”), or modify or mutate a given gene or DNA sequence pretty much at will. The process is more precise and much, much faster.
ReplyDeleteDo you think Genetic Engineering should be stopped or continue on?
Acker, Rene Van, et al. “Pros and Cons of GMO Crop Farming.” Oxford Research Encyclopedias, 11 Dec. 2017, oxfordre.com/environmentalscience/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199389414.001.0001/acrefore-9780199389414-e-217.
I think that genetic engineering should continue on because it can cure diseases and makes more product in food. This can improve the lives of many who may have struggled in the past, and it makes it much easier to feed 7 billion people in the world. What are some positive effects of genetic engineering in foods?
DeleteAnnalysia, I think genetic engineering should continue to be used. In many situations genetic engineering is the absolute best way to solve a problem or find something unkown. It saves years of reasearch and even cures many diseases. Helping us humans and animals in some ways. If we did take it away do you think it would cause good things?
DeleteGenetic engineering is also known as the process of extracting DNA from one organism's genome and so combining it with the DNA of another. It's a process used by scientists today to modify or alter characteristics to better appeal or for experimenting.
ReplyDeleteThere has been controversy roaming around for the breakthrough and treatment for cancer. based on resources, 10 days ago scientists have succeeded in using gene therapy to treat Skin Cancer. It involves new method for fighting cancer: the engineering of the body’s own tumor; fighting cells to specifically target undesirable ones. This could be a step closer to an improved era where we know what to do for cures regarding cancer. Genetically modifying a person's immune system cells to fight tumors could be more effective and less invasive than the chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery we currently use.
Could this process be the change initiating a better future for cancer patients?
Smith, Jeffrey. “10 Reasons to Avoid GMOs.” Institute for Responsible Technology, 16 Jan. 2017, responsibletechnology.org/10-reasons-to-avoid-gmos/.
Genetic engineering is both a blessing and a curse. Some of the most deadly diseases could be wiped out with genetic engineering. Harmful mutations would never be eradicated without the intervention of genetically engineering the next generations to be resistant to these issues. In the womb, doctors can tell if your baby will suffer from mutations such as sickle cell anemia, Down’s syndrome, and Sanfilippo Syndrome. We could treat these diseases before the child is born. And those who risk passing on degenerative diseases to their offspring could be treated with the help of genetic engineering. Without these illnesses, there lies the potential to live longer. Multiple diseases which take hold later in life that end up killing us early could be treated thanks to the advances in medical sciences. If we continue to use genetic engineering to give us desirable traits, would we create the "perfect" species? What would be its impact on the environment?
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The perfect species would probably destroy the environment because it is unnatural and usually when we introduce something unnatural things to environment it usually isn't good. What would we do to fix it.
DeleteI think that Genetic Engineering is good because you can make food that is bigger and better. You can also make it grow faster and taste better. It could also be bad because you could mess up and kill the crop or ruin every other crop.
ReplyDeleteMy Question. what would you do if you could make food better
Genetic engineering can change the way that some parts of your cells are programmed or how something works. One example is diabetes, which is when the pancreas cannot produce insulin and they need medical help to do so. People struggling with type 1 diabetes have a chance to restore their pancreas with genetic engineering. Researchers are coming up with an idea and have leads on a way to change diabetics lives forever. They are trying to find a way to insert insulin cells into diabetics that are not able to be killed by their bodies. This way, they don’t have to test blood, or insert insulin into themselves anymore, but rather let their body do the work, as it should. Diabetes might be on its way to a cure, If you could see any disease cured by genetic engineering, what would it be?
ReplyDeleteCould Gene Editing Be Used to Cure Diabetes?, www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/could-gene-editing-be-used-cure-diabetes#1.
If I could see any disease or illness cured by genetic engineering, it would have to be HIV. Although in America it isn't treated as majorly as other countries would, HIV is still a disease that is hurting multiple people over multiple countries all-over the world. It's even been confirmed that once a better, easier way of genetically engineering one's genes, that one person can grow resistant to HIV and thus whatever offspring he/she might produce. The founding director of the Broad Institute and a professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, Eric S. Lander, even states that, "Physicians might edit a patient's immune cells to delete the CCR5 gene, conferring the resistance to HIV..." HIV is a common disease in many countries, so if a cure was deployed to other countries, it would help and possibly save over thousands of lives.
DeleteIf genetic engineering technology increased it's efficiency and was proven to help human systems, what are some ways that it could create a so-called "perfect" human?
In my opinion, I believe Genetic Engineering is one of the most groundbreaking technologies in our time. We can modify our food to be bigger. We can modify ourselves to be immune to any diseases. There is probably many more things we can do that we don't even know of. So, because this is such a positive thing is there negative consequences to this?
ReplyDelete“Genes and Inequality: Human Genetic Engineering.” Nature News, Nature Publishing Group, www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/genetic-inequality-human-genetic-engineering-768.
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An issue with genetic engineering could be that it limits diversity. When you merge crops together and create one different organism, you are limiting the different plants that are made. If we make too many of these breaded modified organisms, we will no longer have the diversity of different crops. How many different crops are there without genetic engineering?
“Genome Editing.” National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), www.genome.gov/27569222/genome-editing/.
ReplyDeleteThis article explains that people can genetically engineer DNA to cure diseases, though they test trials on animals, which share a large percentage of DNA with humans. It goes on to talk about CRISPR which is a cheaper, more effective way to edit DNA, than people have used in the past. However, CRISPR is not yet perfect, and can cause harm to patients. Do you think that it is just to genetically modify organisms? What are some of the possible risks?
I do not think we should genetically modify humans unless we know for sure that it is completely safe and effective. Should we genetically modify humans?
DeleteSelective Breeding is really good due to many things. One good thing is that it can help eliminate diseases by not using the diseased ones. Also, by breeding plants in a an area previously inhabitable, we can use this for further research on other exoplanets.This should also be good as farmers can produce animals that are better suited to survive in marginal conditions or poor climates, preserving human food supplies and saving life. But, with making other specious die, it is limiting the amount of specious.
ReplyDeleteWill breeding super specious make animals more susceptible to diseases?
Complete Citation w/URL: Ayres, Crystal. "16 Main Advantages And Disadvantages Of Selective Breeding." Green Garage. N. p., 2015. Web. 26 Feb. 2019.
https://greengarageblog.org/16-main-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-selective-breeding
Yes, breeding super animals will make them susceptible to disease because even when you genetically engineer something, the thing being engineered on is still in danger of sickness, regardless of the amount of genetics that are modified.
DeleteHumans, are starting to live longer Genetic engineering can ensure that we long for long amounts of time. Also by taking two fruits you can make a different fruit that might be more durable than both of them can be used later. With Genetic engineering the possibilities are endless
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People could use genetic engineering on babies to create a “Designer Baby.” This would involve taking DNA for a specific trait and putting it in an embryo. Then the child would be born with that trait. However, people are unsure that this could cause health issues in the child. Scientists are also unsure if this will affect the child’s behavior and outlook on life.
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Nature News, Nature Publishing Group, www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/genetic-inequality-human-genetic-engineering-768.
Personally, I think that scientists should withhold from genetically engineering humans. This could cause various health problems, and while it can both prevent harmful traits or produce beneficial traits in people, I think that it is immoral and should not be done. Scientists could completely ruin the human population.
DeleteWhatever your opinion of this question, do you think that we should use genetic engineering on plants? Please elaborate.
I do believe we should use genetic engineering on plants, as it could help feed the growing population, and it could also help feed the cattle and livestock. However, I do not think we should genetically engineer plants if the negative outcomes outweigh the possible benefits, such as possible making plants more susceptible to disease or creating a new disease by mistake.
DeleteWhat should be the main purpose for genetic engineering?
I believe scientists should hold from trying to tamper with humans. This is because we could make a mistake and ruins a child's life, and create things that shouldn't have been discovered. This could also cause health problems, and if used in the wrong hands, could cause disasters. What are some health problems that might be a side effect of Genetically engineering humans?
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ReplyDeleteGenetic Engineering can be said to be good and bad. It all depends on what perspective you’re thinking about. If you think about it, it is very helpful to us because through it, we have and can learn(ed) and understand how cells and organisms function. This leads us to learning how diseases affect the body which can also lead us to finding cures. It has also created GMO’s such as GM plants which do not create diseases inside the human body and look a lot better and cleaner. Despite all this, genetic engineering can also have a negative impact on the environment. Why or why not should we continue genetic engineering?
We shouldn't continue to genetic engineer because genetic many changes are positive, creating more and healthier foods. But some of those changes, however, can be negative and unexpected. By making a plant become more tolerant to drought, and might also make that plant become less tolerant to direct sunlight. Animals also may be modified to produce more milk, but have a shortened lifespan at the same time so farmers suffer a greater livestock. Do you believe that we should continue to do genetic engineering after all the suffering animals go through?
DeleteGenetic Engineering is the process to alter the structure and nature of genes in human beings, animals or foods using techniques like molecular cloning and transformation. Some pros when having Genetic Engineering is that it can get rid of all illnesses in young and unborn children and it gives you the potential to live longer. Some cons of this though is that it may lead to genetic defects and it limits genetic diversity. Now thinking about this, is Genetic engineering really worth it?
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I do not think it is worth it because food would be boring if every fruit or vegetable tasted the exact same. These foods would get boring extremely quick. Would you rather have perfect food and less diversity or have imperfect food which has more diversity? Please explain.
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ReplyDeleteCertain genetic engineering can cause benefits like getting rid of diseases. They can also make one live longer. It can be used to make better food. Though there are pros, there are also cons, like having the possibility of genetic defects. Another argument is that it wouldn’t be fair to dictate a child’s hair color, eye color, or any other physical or mental quality.
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“GMOs: Pros and Cons.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/health/gmos-pros-and-cons#cons.
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I don't believe that Genetic Engineering should be continue because genetic engineering can create a natural resistance against certain pathogens for plants and animals, but the natural evolutionary process is geared toward creating pathways. Bacteria and viruses evolve a resistance to the resistance that is created by the genetic engineering efforts. This causes the pathogens to become stronger and more resistant than they normally would be, potentially creating future health concerns that are unforeseen.
DeleteGenetic Engineering has many pros and cons. A few pros of this is tackling and defeating disease. Genetic engineering is the reason why most diseases have been wiped out. Some diseases can be deadly without intervening with genetic engineering quickly. Another pro is that it gives you the potential to live a longer life. According to Pros and Cons of genetic engineering, are lifespan is increasing longer longer because of the new science and medical technologies. With genetic engineering we could reverse any reason for the body's natural decline. On the other hand, there are also many cons as there is as pros. The first con is that it limits genetic diversity. For example, we need diversity in all species of animals. By genetically engineering our species there would be an effect on our genetic diversity in the same way as something like cloning would. Gene therapy is available only to the very rich and elite, which means that traits that tend to make.
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A good question for this would be, Is genetic diversity important? Why or why not.
DeleteAnswer: Yes, genetic diversity is important. It helps conserve the well-being of a population. It also lets individuals get used to the environment and maintain the survival of the population. If the environment changes, the variability of the population will become higher.
Genetic Engineering refers to the process of adding or modifying DNA in an organism to bring about a transformation and there is a lot of controversy surrounding the possible pros and cons. One major pro of genetic engineering is that there is a possibility of wiping out horrible diseases that have so far resisted treatment. It is also thought that genetic engineering can help cure diseases and illness in unborn children. Imagine a world where every baby is born healthy and strong. In addition, genetic engineering may help reverse “some of the most basic reasons for the body’s natural decline on a cellular level, drastically improving both the span of our lives and the quality of life later on.” People aren’t the only ones that can benefit from genetic engineering. Foods can also be modified to create healthier foods, that may have better medicinal value.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, many people wonder if there is a moral, or ethical issue with genetic engineering? People argue that genetic engineering may cause genetic defects and that it may limit genetic diversity. Moreover, what is stopping us from taking it a step further and creating “designer babies?”
What is your opinion on designer babies? Do you think it’s right to “create” the perfect baby? Say you are dead set on your child having blonde hair. No one in your family has ever had blonde hair. Is it okay to “play with nature” and create your perfect little blonde haired baby?
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I do not believe that it is right to create the “perfect baby.” I think this because you might not even get the results you want. If you do, the baby could also turn out with some features that you don’t want.
DeleteWhat other things can you think off that would prove designer babies are a bad idea?
Genetic engineering is when people manually modify genes in living things. When ever this science was first introduced, some people got very upset. They believed that god gave you your genes for a specific reason and that cheating the system was unreasonable. While some people believe this to be true, others are ecstatic to be genetically modified, especially parents of sick/dying kids. Scientists have figured out a way to cure life threatening disease by genetically modifying gens. By using genetic engineering we can cure HIV, genetic blindness, Sickle-cell anemia (causes life long pain and organ damage), etc. So, if you were sick and had heard the news that the only way to cure you was to change your gens, how would you react?
ReplyDeleteFriedman, Lauren F. “5 Terrible Illnesses That Genetic Engineering Could Eliminate Forever.” Business Insider, Business Insider, 5 June 2015, www.businessinsider.com/genetic-engineering-an-hiv-cure-and-other-diseases.
DeleteKukreja, Rinkesh. “Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering.” Conserve Energy Future, Green Energy, 9 Dec. 2017, www.conserve-energy-future.com/pros-and-cons-of-genetic-engineering.php.
I would get said surgery. If we refer back to your claim of, "They believed that god gave you your genes for a specific reason and that cheating the system was unreasonable. " then we can make this argument; god purposely let people discover this fact. Would god be mad at you for trying to survive? And for those people who aren't religious, they wouldn't have any problems. There is a very thin line between what god created and what was done by the earth on it's on and science. If I had the option to do said life saving surgery, I would take up the opportunity. But what if you were a religious person, and you found an amazing discover; would you tell the world?
DeleteIf I were sick and the only way to cure me was to change my genes I wouldn’t do it. Some people live enough when they are sick without getting treated. I’d rather just live with the illness than change my genes. Genes are something you were born with and some have been passed on for ages. I wouldn’t want to get rid of that just because I could be cured from some sickness. There is medicine out in the world that will help you with through the sickness.
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ReplyDeleteThe science behind genetic engineering is the process of indirect manipulation of an organism's genes. Through this we learn, it gives a better taste, nutrition, and a quicker growth rate in crops, crops such as potatoes, soybean, tomatoes, and rice. These crops are expected to have the capacity to grow on land that are not presently suitable for cultivation. The manipulation of the crops genes is believed to build on their nutritional value as well as their rate of growth. In engineering these crops they are expected to have be pest-resistance crops and have a ¨longer shelf life. The article also gives genetic engineering has the ability in producing new foods, modification of genetic traits in humans, and boots in positive traits while suppress to negative traits. However, genetic engineering can disrupt nutritional value in crops this can lead to harm for natural plants, allergies in crops (believed to also) disrupt in enhancing their taste and appearance. Harmful pathogens, genetic defects, and detrimental to genetic diversity.
ReplyDeleteIf we were to continue to use genetic engineering, what would the outcome be toward the effects to animals and plants?
Oak, Manali. “The Promising Yet Unsettling Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering.” BiologyWise, BiologyWise, 31 May 2018, biologywise.com/pros-cons-of-genetic-engineering.
If we continue, there is no telling of what could happen. We could still be gaining, but other organisms could be paying for our deeds and could go extinct if we keep genetically modifying. What might happen in the future? Will it be positive or negative?
DeleteWith genetic engineering, organisms could have expanded lives, since our bodies could eventually adapt to the changing climate. Scientists could also create new, and more nutritous food, which helps expand organisms’ lives. However, nobody’s perfect, and as scientists have a general understanding of genetic engineering, not many people would trust scientists to genetically modify their baby. Besides, genetically modifying could limit diversity. Science also isn’t at the point of eliminating all genetic diseases, so the organisms wouldn’t have an one hundred percent chance of a success. How does genetic engineering affect animals and plants?
ReplyDeleteDonnel, Jossy. “Exploring the Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering.” Conservation Institute, 16 Apr. 2018, www.conservationinstitute.org/genetic-engineering/.
Genetic engineering have good effect and bad ones. Some good effects og genetic engineering is that it can greatly improve the health and welfare of agricultural animals. Animals that are genetically engineered may be disease resistant, parasite resistant, and withstand stress.
DeleteThe process of genetic engineering can allow a structure of genes to be modified. The advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering can argue that it can be generally positive and negative. With this style of engineering, new products can be created. "One example of this is to take a specific product, such as a potato, and alter its profile so that it can produce more nutrients per kcal than without the genetic engineering." Genetic engineering also allows plants or animals to be modified so maturity can occur at a quicker pace. However, this technology can be easily abused when it comes to this engineering. What are examples of genetic engineering being abused?
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Ayres, Crystal. “13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering.” Vittana.org, vittana.org/13-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-genetic-engineering. Accessed 28 Feb. 2019.
Some examples of genetic engineering being abused includes glow in the dark cats, very active mice, a mix between spider and goat DNA, and sadly many more.
DeleteHow can you use genetic engineering safely and not abuse it?
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ReplyDeleteGenetic Engineering is a good thing and a bad thing there are Pros and Cons one of the many pros is the increase in taste and growth rate which is good for growing the plants at a faster rate to decrease the amount of time it takes for the plant to be harvested. Another pro is increased shelf life which is good for transporting fruit and vegetables long distances so they don’t rot while they are being transported and you can keep your produce for large amount of time. A con of Genetic Engineering is the result of Genetic Problems. How do you feel about Genetic Engineering?
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I think that genetic engineering can be used along the side effects are not life threatening. There are more pros than cons so i think its is perfectly fine as long it is used correctly.
DeleteThere are pros and cons of genetic engineering. The pros are it can Combat Diseases,it can potentially increase lifespans,it can make disease resistant plants,it can increase the nutritional content of food,and it can increase crop yields. Genetic engineering can increase overall lifespans by reducing the incidences of diseases and infections.When used in agriculture can make crops resistant to a range of viral diseases, insects, pesticides, and herbicides. This will insure that yields are preserved. The cons of genetic engineering are it is morally and ethically dubious, it can disrupt the ecological balance, there is no adequate government oversight, it increase the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture,it undermines genetic diversity.Tampering with one organism could disrupt the entire ecological balance.Genetically modified organisms are made to be resistant to pesticides and herbicides. GMOs themselves are protected, these chemicals need to be used to combat diseases and pests which could attack the crops.This toxic cycle results in harmful substances building up in crops which can have a variety of detrimental effects on health.Would you want the world to continue genetic engineering people? Why?
ReplyDelete“10 Genetic Engineering Pros And Cons.” 10 Genetic Engineering Pros and Cons, www.higean.org/10-genetic-engineering-pros-and-cons.php.
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ReplyDeleteGenetic Engineering has made a huge impact on our world for the past decades but has it always made a good impact? Genetic engineering had many pro’s and con’s based upon my source. A few examples of how it’s affects our world positively is by producing new foods, increasing chance for animals and humans to live longer, getting rid of all illnesses in unborn or young children, and defeating diseases in general. But not only are there pro’s there are also many con’s, such as leading to genetic defects, limits genetic diversity, and is it right? Some Genetic Engineering seem like they can go to far, for example people may think it regularly to choose what their child looks like. Is that really right?
If you could, would you choose to use genetic engineering for your kids?
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Mayhew, Rinkesh. “Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering.” Conserve Energy Future, 9 Dec. 2017, www.conserve-energy-future.com/pros-and-cons-of-genetic-engineering.php.
Genetic Engineering: Genetic engineering is when you take away or add genes to a living thing. Genetic engineering is very helpful because it can save lives from diseases. Scientist are finding new ways to change the genetic engineering everyday. How would you change an animal with genetic engineering.
ReplyDeleteFernández, Clara Rodríguez. “Seven Diseases That CRISPR Technology Could Cure.” Labiotech.eu, Labiotech UG, 13 Feb. 2019, labiotech.eu/tops/crispr-technology-cure-disease/.
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DeleteGenetic engineering can be harmful but it has lots of positive effects. For example, it helps us humans live longer. Our lifespan is already pretty high but this just adds on. It’s because of the advancements in medical technology. Common illnesses and diseases, like colds or cancer, could be reversed with genetic engineering. It could also help us get used to big problems in the world like global warming. If the technology becomes more advanced, do you think human could live longer than some of the animals?
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Genetic engineering can be beneficial in various ways such as killing hereditary diseases, but there are downsides of genetic engineering as well. Genetic engineering limits diversity, and there can be mistakes made, mainly because scientists understand how to create a functioning human, but they still don’t have everything figured out. There’s also been a debate about whether genetic engineering is ethical or not. Some who subscribe to religion may think of this as unethical because it’s as if the scientists would be “playing God;” anyone who believes in creation will most likely be against genetic engineering. People who do not take part in religion may be against this as well, and this is why: genetically engineered food may be fine, but changing the genes of people will add to the overpopulation; if we “extend the prime of our lives," we’re practically opening the door to having more children, which will result in an increase in population and consequences to follow. Do you think genetic engineering is ethical?
ReplyDeleteO'Donnel, Josy. “Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering .” Conservation Institute, 16 Apr. 2018, www.conservationinstitute.org/genetic-engineering/.
Genetic engineering is the process of adding or modifying DNA in an organism in order to make a transformation. There are a lot of pros of genetic engineering. These pros include defeating diseases, a potential of longer life, new foods, stopping illnesses in young and unborn children, and much more. What are some cons of genetic engineering?
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Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of of DNA to alter an organism's characteristics in a certain way. Genetic engineering is used by scientists to enhance or modify characteristics of certain organisms. Genetic engineering can also mean extracting DNA from another organism's genome and combining it with DNA of a different individual. An example of genetic engineering has been used to create insulin, a protein that helps regulate the sugar levels in our blood. People with type 1 diabetes have problems in their pancreas with insulin production. Genetic modification has many useful applications including scientific research, agriculture, and technology. It has been used to develop sheep that produce a protein in their milk that can treat cystic fibrosis.
DeleteShould we genetically engineer humans?
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“What Is Genetic Engineering?” Yourgenome, 17 Feb. 2017, www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-genetic-engineering.
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DeleteGenetic engineering can have both pros and cons. Some of the cons include the nutritional value of foods can be less, pathogens adapt to the new genetic profiles, there can be negative side effects that are unexpected and unwanted, the amount of diversity developed can be less favorable, copyrighted genetic engineering can have costly consequences, and this knowledge and technology can be easily abused.
DeleteAyres, Crystal. “13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering.” Vittana.org, vittana.org/13-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-genetic-engineering.
Breast cancer is something that 1 in every 8 women have to suffer. And people try different ways to overcome them. Like removing the breasts and ovaries surgically, which does lower the risk and chances of getting these cancers, however, does not completely kill the cancer cells. There is still a chance of getting cancer. These cells can also spread to other organs and tissues and mutate. However, to check, regular exams and screenings can give you a general idea of whether you will get the cancer or not, they do not guarantee these chances. There still is a opportunity for these cells to form if exposed to factors like smoking, UV lights, and more. If a woman has the cancer cell genetically, they should be monitored even if proven negative. So, would you go through all of this isolation even though you know you are going to get it? Is it really worth it?
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Depending on the time at what I could have in the chamber
DeleteNo, but the better question than asking if it is worth it would be to ask, why or why wouldn't you go through all of this isolation even though you know you are going to get it? In my opinion, that would be a better question to ask.
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ReplyDeleteGenetic engineering, is the process of extracting DNA from an organism and replacing it with a new piece of DNA to give the organisms specific traits, or phenotypes. But, genetic engineering has problems too. Scientists aren’t even sure if genetic engineering is safe to be used on humans, regardless of the fact it could eliminate diseases such as cancer and other illnesses. How much DNA can be extracted and put into an animal before it dies?
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Genetic engineering can be used to target diseases and fix diseases other wise known to be incurable. For example, a 44 year old man that has Hunter syndrome, missing an enzyme need for breaking down sugars, was tested using genetic engineering. This was to target the cells in his liver so they could start producing sugar again by giving him the proper ones. I don’t think this has cured him as it was a test run. What do you think about this? Should we push for more experimentation to be run on humans with different diseases?
ReplyDeleteKaiserNov, Jocelyn, et al. “A Human Has Been Injected with Gene-Editing Tools to Cure His Disabling Disease. Here's What You Need to Know.” Science | AAAS, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 8 Dec. 2017, www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/11/human-has-been-injected-gene-editing-tools-cure-his-disabling-disease-here-s-what-you.
No we should not because if we do this we dont know what could happen they could be killing the person even quicker
DeleteGenetic engineering refers to the direct manipulation of DNA to alter an organism’s characteristics (phenotype) in a particular way. They can do this by gene targeting. Selective breeding is not considered a form of genetic engineering. Used to cut up and join together genetic material, especially DNA from different biological species. What would you do different to someones DNA if you had the chance?
ReplyDelete“Genetic Engineering.” NeuroImage, Academic Press, www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/genetic-engineering.
Genetic engineering is used by scientists to enhance or modify the characteristics of an individual organism. Also, Genetic engineering can be applied to any organism, from a virus to a sheep. For example, genetic engineering can be used to produce plants that have a higher nutritional value. Do you agree with genetic engineering? Why or why not?
ReplyDelete“What Is Genetic Engineering?” Stories, The Public Engagement Team at the Wellcome Genome Campus, 17 Feb. 2017, www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-genetic-engineering.
Unlike mythological creatures from Greek or Latin tales scientist can now make different types of animals by mixing their genetic material with each other. This is like another recreation of a chimera which is a mix between a goat, lion, and a snake this type of genetic engineering though wasn't scientific. Humans can now mix two completely different animals or plants together this is either really good or bad. If humans can now manipulate DNA in animals then should we mix dangerous animals for war?
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No, but I think the question should be changed. It should be changed from, if humans can now manipulate DNA in animals then should we mix dangerous animals for war, to, why or why shouldn't we make dangerous war animals using selective breeding? Then there is an explanation for both sides of this argument.
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ReplyDeleteGenetic engineering comes with both good and bad effects. Some of the good effects include possibilities of extended life, faster growth rate, and less risks to local water supply (plants.) But there are of course negative side effects, which include less nutritional food value, pathogens can adapt to new resistance built up in plants and animals, and there will come to be less diversity in plants and animals. These pros and cons are some of the reasons genetic engineering is such a risky thing.
ReplyDeleteSo would you participate in genetic engineering? Why?
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