Has genetic engineering gone too far? Where is the line between scientific development and permanently changing the DNA of another life form? The use of genetic engineering has become increasingly popular over the years and is used in medicine and agriculture. What is genetic engineering? Genetic engineering is also known as genetic modification or GM. It is a process that produces a unique set of genes by adding new DNA to an organism and can be exchanged between species. Modern genetic engineering first began in 1973 when Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen used enzymes to cut the plasmid of a bacterium. They then inserted another strand of DNA into the empty space. Both pieces of DNA came from the same type of bacteria, but this opened up many possibilities towards what previously seemed impossible. When people first hear about genetic engineering they are shocked and surprised and are amazed that such a technology exists. Some people feel very excited by the almost endless possibilities of genetic modification. It could help grow important organs like livers, lungs, kidneys and even hearts. There is a shortage of organs to transplant, so if this were possible it would be foolish not to take advantage of this scientific discovery. It can also be used to repair damaged genes or replace missing genes in people with genetic diseases. This would be done in the form of gene therapy. There is still a large number of people who are strongly against this process and believe it is unethical. The use of genetic engineering has increased dramatically over the years. Theoretically any naturally occurring trait can be mixed with another to create an entirely new organism. It is unnatural and some people believe it interferes with nature. The power of science is the... medium of paper... good for infertile couples who are unable to have children and who are guaranteed to have them. children with characteristics equal to those of their parents and would be able to choose traits. Would this encourage more parents to genetically modify their children? What would it be like in the future if your life began with your parents personally designing you? Scientists have just begun to unlock the secrets hidden in the human genome. Ultimately, I think genetic engineering could do more good than harm. I think it's a potentially life-changing technology that could help improve the world. Like any other new technology, it has risks, but I think we should continue to develop this extraordinary scientific discovery. I think it should only be used to improve something on a large scale that will improve lives and not because anyone wants something to change.