Genetic engineering has been one of the most controversial ethical issues since 1997; when Dolly the first successfully cloned sheep was announced. Dolly has redefined the meaning of 밿dentical twin? not only does she look exactly like her mother she also has the same genetic make up. This experiment was not only impossible but unthinkable. Yet, Dr. Ian Wilmut revealed Dolly on February 23, 1997, at seven months old ( Travis 1). On the surface genetic engineering may appear to be the solution to all of society뭩 ills and the worlds problems. In all actuality it may have tremendous and unknown side effects. The issues that surround genetic engineering undoubtedly make it immoral and ethically wrong.

Genetic Engineering as defined by Susan A. Hagedorn is:

The manipulation of an organism뭩 genetic endowment by introducing or eliminating genes through modern molecular biology techniques. A broad

definition of genetic engineering also includes selective breeding and other means

of artificial selection ( 밎enetic Engineering?1).

After hearing of the 밹reation?of Dolly Americans soon learned the harsh fact surrounding her creation. Dr. Wilmut

Travis, John. 밇we again? Cloning from adult DNA.? Science News 01 March 2000: 139

Long term prospects of mammal cloning remain in question. this is no where near clinically acceptable for experimentation on humans.

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By condoning genetic manipulation or cloning the world see one the most important values disappear. Genetic engineering will destroy individualism and become more of a fashion, much like we see New York fashion shows go through. From one summer to the next the fashions change as will the use of genetic engineering. Blonde hair and green eyes will only last as a trend for so long thus, creating a child on what the current trend is. Individualism would be destroyed.

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