Genetic Engineering and the Politics Behind It

Imagine a utopian society which does not have all the health risks which are prevalent today. Continue to imagine many of the world’s problems, some of which include world hunger, sickness, and overpopulation disappear. In reality, many people are affected by these predicaments, especially children and the elderly. Without these devastating problems, premature death would become a thing of the past. There would no longer be starving children or chronically ill people. The cure to cancer and other harmful diseases can be found. There is a possible answer to all these problems which will be developed in the near future. These dilemmas may be fixed by a method known as genetic engineering, a branch of biotechnology. Biotechnology is using biology for an industry and genetic engineering is changing the characteristics of an organism by modifying its DNA. These organisms are also commonly known as a GMO, a genetically modified organism. Through this technique, more nutritious crops can be created which can benefit society. Even though in reality, this method may be hard to believe, it may be a possibility in the near future. However, many people disagree with the practices of this science and are often a target in political debates. The act of genetically modifying foods has been thought to being dangerous to peoples’ health along with decreasing biodiversity. Politics influence the research and development of biotechnology through the many differing perspectives of bioethics, the question of how to support a growing human population, the treatment of patients using controversial methods, and the economic impact is has nationally and globally.

The bioethical views in politics play a key role in its advancement. Defining bioethics and ...

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...ossal benefits which can greatly increase the value of living. If worldly problems were ignored and political conflicts inflicted with the development of biotechnology were to go on, there would be devastating effects. Millions would go without food, many who died could have had the opportunity to continue living, and many would lose out on the wealth it could provide. However, if policymakers could agree on the continuation of research, many discoveries could be made that bestowed outcomes which would benefit society as a whole. It would affect families by ending early death and providing a healthier living. As a nation, there would be an improved economy and scientific advantage. Likewise, there would be a large reduction in global poverty and hunger. Overall, politics has authority over the research and development of biotechnology and its ability to aid society.