The Ethics of Genetic Engineering
The Ethics of Genetic Engineering The rapid advancements in genetic engineering have opened a plethora of possibilities in science, medicine, and even agriculture. As researchers and society explore these possibilities, **ethical questions arise** about how far we should go in altering the genetic makeup of living beings. From the potential to eradicate diseases to the danger of creating new forms of inequality, genetic engineering sits at a crossroads of opportunity and morality. What is Genetic Engineering? Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, is the process of altering the DNA of an organism to achieve desirable traits. It involves the […]