Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Genetic Engineering

"Today, 45 percent of U.S. corn and 85 percent of U.S. soybeans are genetically engineered, and it’s estimated that 70 to 75 percent of processed foods on grocery store shelves contain genetically engineered ingredients." 
-http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/photos/12-bizarre-examples-of-genetic-engineering/mad-science
Genetic Engineering is a modern tool that scientists have uncovered to make the world a better place. I completely believe that genetic engineering is a useful thing in today's world. This can be used to make bigger fruits and vegetables, and stronger animals. This can be so helpful in today's world. There are starving people all over the world. Genetic Engineering can change the world. There is nothing morally wrong with it.
However, if people use it the wrong way, it can be immoral. If they use it in a way that could harm the environment, or people, then it is immoral. 

There are also a lot of interesting examples of this I thought you would enjoy. 
  • Glow in the dark cats; South Korea (See bottom for picture)
  • Trees that absorb polluted water; U of Washington
  • Venomous Cabbage
  • Web-spinning goats
  • Faster and Larger growing Salmon
  • Banana Vaccines
  • Cancer-fighting eggs
More sites to check out: 
http://www.udel.edu/physics/scen103/CGZ/examples.html
http://www.biofact.com/cloning/


Thank you (:





2 comments:

  1. very interesting... it can change the world

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  2. well said courtney :) i would have a hard time understanding why someone would disagree with interracial adoption...

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