Biogenetics Engineering first took shape as experimentation into finding cures for diseases and the production of antibiotics. The process involves the ability to reproduce and modify the DNA. In one common method used, the desired molecules of DNA are removed from the donor organism and implanted into the genetic material,

so it can react and reproduce in the new genetic organism. In my point of view, this process does no damage to the environment. On the other hand, there is a certain stage where the process has to be tested on animals, or even humans. In some cases, the process can cause serious damage to the organism, maybe even leading to death. The main point is not the process, which Biogenetics Engineering has made, but mostly, the outcome of this process. An article from the Pure Food Campaign stated that Biogenetics Engineers will be creating thousands of new organisms over the next few years, and the result can seriously harm the biological environment. The article implies that the prospect is frightening regarding the global balance of organisms. Nevertheless, scientists defend themselves by showing several benefits of Biogenetics Engineering, such as the possibility of finding cures for diseases or solving the scarcity problem of organs used in transplants, and also creating an end for world famine.

Another measure that should be taken as rapidly as possible is concerning the bill that states that the army has the right to develop biological weapons for defensive purposes. The consequence of that is certainly disastrous. Unquestionably, other countries are doing the same, improving their knowledge in Biogenetics Engineering. Therefore, the United States should set as an example for other countries and once and for all stop the development of biological weapons. Counting with the help of the United Nations, the countries would definitely turn their knowledge in Biogenetics Engineering for the interest of a successful evolution, and not for destruction.

As we can see, there are great opportunities and great risks regarding the area of Biotechnologies and Genetics. While using some of this knowledge with animals and plants to benefit mankind, there is a great risk if this knowledge is wrongfully used. For example, at the same time as Biogenetics brings mankind uncountable advantages, there is a threat that these benefits can later on turn into hazardous outcomes, like bio technological weapons. After all these speculations, we are left with some questions like, do we begin to manipulate all human genes? What limit is danger enough? What concerns should the scientists be aware of? Most importantly, who is going to control all these experiments? This is such a novelty for science that unfortunately, it has too many questions for only a few, and not always precise, answers.

Although I am not totally in favor of Biogenetics Engineering, I have to admit that not all Biogenetics Engineering is drastically dangerous, either ethically or morally. Furthermore, many techniques promise immense benefits to humanity. Scientists have already experimentally manipulated the genetic material of many crops and food. Laboratory "gene farming" may eventually enable scientists to harvest a wide range of needed proteins. A Scientific American article provides an excellent summary of the benefits and risks of genetically modified crops. On the benefits side it appears that the genetically engineered crops are expected to provide farmers "with the hardier, higher-yielding, disease-resistant and more nutritious crops needed to sustain a burgeoning world population" (Scientific American, 20). By regulating genes in agricultural products, scientists can increase the efficacy of the process of photosynthesis, bolster resistance to a variety of afflictions, such as drought, virus infection, or salinity, or reduce a particular plant's demand for environmentall

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