The Role of Genetics in Modern Society

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The Role of Genetics in Modern Society

Genes by definition are information we inherit from our parents, they

contain chromosomal information which codes for every physical and

mental attribute a human, animal or plant has. Modern society has come

to realise by finding the gene that causes the illness they can remove

it. They then can insert the correct gene to replace it. Genes are

arranged like beads on a piece of string, they occur in a fixed order.

Modern day society has also realised that by learning about genes and

increasing their understanding many useful tasks can be carried out.

For example, solving crimes; if a suspect has been identified, a

sample of that’s persons DNA can be checked against DNA (a long

thread- like molecule found in every living cell) which may have been

found at the crime scene. This process is done use of a genetic code.

Although every human may have the same basic components in a double

helix of DNA, base, sugar, and phosphate: The type of sugar may vary,

further more the order of complimentary base pairs may occur in a

different order. Thus, meaning an almost infinite number of

combinations. As our genes allow every person to have their own DNA

code, a definite match of DNA would mean that person could without

doubt be linked to the scene. All that is needed to extract DNA is one

cell - a speck of blood, a swab of saliva or a miniscule fragment of

skin that clings to a strand of hair!

Jack Straw is said to putting plans forward to enforce any criminal to

keep their genetic material on a national database with purpose of

cross matching with unsolved crimes.

As law stands at the moment writte...

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...God, yet he entrusted it to us. Meaning

God gives his permission for this to take place. Catholics may feel

that all life is sacred and thus should not be manipulated in any way.

The role of genetics within modern day society is huge, hitting the

media’s attention often several times a week. This could be due to its

complex desire to overcome barriers of human survival. The subject of

genetics plays an already great role in modern day society. With much

debate and research to continue, its future however is unpredictable.

References

1 Genes volume 7, Benjaman Lewis Oxford University Press, Page 71

01/01/2000

2 www.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1126047.stm 01/12/04

3 www.bbc.co.uk/religion/ethics/issues/designer_babies/index.shtml

02/12/04

4 www.guardian.co.uk/gmdebate/Story/0,2763,1362276,00.html 02/12/04

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