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By Miguel Valencia
Why Genetic Engineering?
Genetic engineering has been a marvel in
terms of helping out humans such as in
agriculture and gene therapy.
 The problem however is that we are getting
too far ahead of ourselves without exploring
the possible consequences.
 Take for example the movie “I Am Legend”
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Pros of Genetic Engineering
It has allowed for the development of
stronger and more disease resistant
crops.
 It can increase the genetic diversity of
some specific species population.
 It can reduce the vulnerability of some
diseases making it easier to deal with
them.
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Issues with Genetic Engineering
There is the ethical issue of whether or
not messing with a certain organism’s
genes is borderline with playing God.
 Genetically modifying organisms can
inadvertently lead to stronger viruses
and diseases.
 Genetic engineering is tested on
animals, some of which is argued to be
inhumane.
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Final Thoughts
Although we as humans like to marvel at
our own understanding of the world, it
does present itself with problems.
 I believe that genetic engineering has
delivered many breakthroughs in the
fields of agriculture and biology.
 The risks however are really great and
as such I worry that we need to take
more precautionary measures.
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