what are the cons of gene editing?
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The Cons of Gene Editing Let's start with the major objection- modification is unnatural and amounts to playing God. This argument claims, “natural is inherently good, and diseases are natural”. They believe that humans, by the millions falling ill and dying prematurely, are all perfectly natural.
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Ethical issues specific to human cloning include: the safety and efficacy of the procedure, cloning for destructive embryonic stem cell research, the effects of reproductive cloning on the child/parent relationship, and the commodification of human life as a research product.
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Overall, this procedure has very few risks. However, as with any procedure, there are some risks and side effects you should know about. Commonly encountered side effects are increased pain from the injection (usually temporary), rarely infection, bleeding, nerve damage, or no relief from your usual pain.
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['Disadvantage #1 - Natural Childbirth does not Eliminate Pain. ... ', 'Disadvantage #2 - Natural Childbirth can Lead to Prolonged Labor. ... ', 'Disadvantage #3 - Natural Childbirth can Wear Mothers Out. ... ', 'Disadvantage #4 - Natural Childbirth can Heighten the Risks of Blood Loss.']
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['Cross Contamination.', 'Increased Weediness.', 'Gene Transfer to Wild or Weedy Relatives.', 'Change in Herbicide Use Patterns.', 'Squandering of Valuable Pest Susceptibility Genes.', 'Poisoned Wildlife.', 'Creation of New or Worse Viruses.']
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What are some of the potential benefits and potential risks of biotechnology? - Benefits: treatment and prevention of disease and illness, improving crop growth. - Risks: ethical concerns, privacy, potential negative health and environmental effects.
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These concerns range from ethical issues to lack of knowledge on the effects genetic engineering may have. One major concern is that once an altered gene is placed in an organism, the process cannot be reversed. Public reaction to the use of rDNA in genetic engineering has been mixed.
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Point mutations can cause serious changes to an organism if they change the way a protein works. A mutation in DNA alters the mRNA, which in turn can alter the amino acid chain. A base substitution may have three different effects on an organism's protein.
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['Heart attack. Though rare, you may have a heart attack during the procedure.', 'Coronary artery damage. Your coronary artery may be torn or ruptured during the procedure. ... ', 'Kidney problems. ... ', 'Stroke. ... ', 'Abnormal heart rhythms.']
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Because gene therapy involves making changes to the body's set of basic instructions, it raises many unique ethical concerns. The ethical questions surrounding gene therapy include: How can “good” and “bad” uses of gene therapy be distinguished?
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Modern eugenics, better known as human genetic engineering, changes or removes genes to prevent disease, cure disease or improve your body in some significant way. The potential health benefits of human gene therapy are staggering since many devastating or life-threatening illnesses could be cured.
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['It raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. ... ', 'It makes you more likely to develop heart failure. ... ', 'You may experience chest pain. ... ', 'It can cause kidney damage. ... ', 'You are more likely to develop vision problems. ... ', 'You could develop sexual dysfunction. ... ', 'It raises your risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD).']
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Well you can see advantages of Biotechnology in nook and corners of the world. From the drugs we use to the GM bred grains we eat. The main disadvantage that is posed against Biotechnology is ethics. By ethics, people mean that we are disturbing the ethical nature of the world.
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['Digital eye strain. ... ', 'Neck problems. ... ', 'Increased illnesses due to germs. ... ', 'Car accidents. ... ', 'Male infertility.']
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Issues of concern include: the capability of the GMO to escape and potentially introduce the engineered genes into wild populations; the persistence of the gene after the GMO has been harvested; the susceptibility of non-target organisms (e.g. insects which are not pests) to the gene product; the stability of the gene; ...
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This approach is known as germline gene therapy. The idea of germline gene therapy is controversial. While it could spare future generations in a family from having a particular genetic disorder, it might affect the development of a fetus in unexpected ways or have long-term side effects that are not yet known.
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Controversial biological procedures. Modern biotechnology techniques such as gene therapy and genetic engineering have potentially beneficial outcomes in healthcare and food manufacture but it is argued that there are risks involved. Biology. Cells and their uses. Sign in or Register to personalise your Bitesize now.