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Science Biotechnology Ethics, What Are the Consequences?
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Sep 17 2009, 06:26 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(vivienne85 @ Aug 3 2009, 01:06 PM) ''The advance of genetic engineering makes it quite conceivable that we will begin to design our own evolutionary progress''-Isaac Asimov,The Beginning and the End. Genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, genetic modification/manipulation (GM) and gene splicing are terms that apply to the direct manipulation of an organism's genes. Genetic engineering is different from traditional breeding, where the organism's genes are manipulated indirectly. Genetic engineering uses the techniques of molecular cloning and transformation to alter the structure and characteristics of genes directly. Genetic engineering techniques have found some successes in numerous applications. Some examples are in improving crop technology, the manufacture of synthetic human insulin through the use of modified bacteria, the manufacture of erythropoietin in hamster ovary cells, and the production of new types of experimental mice such as the oncomouse (cancer mouse) for research.(wikipedia.org) We can't stop scientific advancement simply because we think something bad might happen in the future. So guys...are you for it or against it?? To TS, U are asking the wrong question It's not a "FOR" or "AGAINST" thingy The matter involve a lot of other stuffs in it --- like when will the technology be used, for what purpose, are we aware (and prepared) for the consequences, and so on I sincerely hope that you can re-shape your question Thank you
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