Clones are genetically identical copies of a single organism. Cloning is the process of creating clones. Cloning has been used in science for many purposes, including studying genetics and disease. Clones can also be used to create organs for transplants. Cloning is a controversial topic, with some people arguing that it is immoral to create … Read more
Genetic engineering is the process of manipulating genes, usually to change the characteristics of an organism. Genetic engineering has been used for many purposes, including creating plants that are resistant to herbicides and pests, and producing animals that have more desirable traits. One of the major benefits of genetic engineering is that it can be … Read more
Gene and cell therapy are new treatments for cancer patients. These treatments are easier on the patient than the standard methods that are offered. Although they are experimental and still under clinical trial, they have shown positive results in some patients. This treatment allows patients own bodies to fight the disease for them and not … Read more
In this world, in this time and age, many diseases and disorders exist, with many more evolving, and others being created and discovered. Some are acquired, while others are passed down through family like traits. The latter are called genetic diseases, since inheritance plays a role in procuring the disease. There are countless of studies … Read more
Genes are molecular units of heredity which encode for different types of traits. Each organism has traits that are defined phenotypically and can be studied though the field of genetics. Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and how they cause variation in different living organisms. Scientists study genetic pattern in different organisms to determine … Read more
There are many current legal and ethical issues in bioengineering and biotechnology including athletic and cognitive enhancements, stem cell research, cloning, genetic engineering, and genetically modified organisms. Biotechnology is “the manipulation of biological systems and organisms through technological means”(p. 471). There is tension between valuing liberty to pursue happiness of biotechnologies, and the potential negative … Read more