Genetic Engineering: Therapeutic vs Enhancement

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Thesis : Children’s genes should be left untouched unless there is something terribly wrong, such as a sickness or disease.

I. Our world has become obsessed with the idea of enhancements.

A. Most common among young adults.

B. Want to be perfect in every way.

C. Think genetic enhancement is the answer.

II. Genetic enhancements are going to revolutionize the world of tomorrow.

A. Types of Genetic enhancements:

1. Change Hair Color.

2. Change Eye Color.

3. Increased Athletic ability.

4. Increased brain capacity and attentiveness.

5. Physical enhancements.

B. Many people opposed to the idea of genetic enhancement

1. The public is trying to make genetic enhancements illegal.

III. Using Genetic enhancements for therapeutic treatment

A. To prevent mental retardation and/or paralysis.

B. Process will not be available right away to general public.

1. Will have a high price tag on it, making only the wealthy be able to afford it.

IV. Negative Effects of Genetic enhancement.

A. Everyone will be perfect, and have no flaws.

B. Everyone will be the same.

1. No diversity.

2. Dangerous and could lead to the extinction of the entire human race.

C. Scientists have not perfected the process yet.

1. Don’t know what will happen in case of a mess up.

D. Don’t mess with mother nature, because you will never know what will happen.

Genetic Engineering is an issue that touches upon the most profound ethical issues. When discussing the topic of genetic engineer...

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Jones, Valerie. “In The Same Boat.” The Journal Of American Medical Association. V. 280 n. 17 Nov. 4,1998 pg. 1537.

Lambrecht, Bill. Dinner at the new gene café: how genetic engineering is changing what we eat, how we live, and the global politics. New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2001.

Mae-Wan, Ho. Genetic engineering : dream or nightmare? : turning the tide on the brave new world of bad science and big business. New York : Continuum, 2000.

Torr, James D. Genetic Engineering : opposing viewpoints.

San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001

Notes Page

1. DNA is a nucleic acid that carries the genetic information in the cell and is capable of self-replication and synthesis of RNA. DNA consists of two long chains of nucleotides twisted into a double helix and joined by hydrogen bonds between the complementary bases adenine and thymine or cytosine and guanine. The sequence of nucleotides determines individual hereditary characteristics.

2. Hitler had a sick and twisted notion of the “perfect human race” where people would be absolutely flawless, and be the perfect citizens. His twisted idea started a world war.

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