Banning Genetic Engineering

Genetics is the study of genes and what they do. Genetic engineering provides ways of altering these genes to make them function differently in some way. There are those who believe that genetic engineering is morally and ethically wrong, others believe that it can be used as a great tool for the benefit of mankind. Genetic engineering is already being used in providing treatments for certain types of illnesses. The food industry is also utilizing genetic engineering in the production of food, making more nutritious foods that are resistant to herbicides. Other industries like mining and waste management use genetically engineered bacteria. Therefore, genetic engineering should not be banned because it has many practical uses in medicine, food production, and industry.

Genetic engineering was first experimented with in the early 1970’s. The first to do experiments of this sort was scientist Paul berg. Berg found that by chemical means he could take a gene from a monkey virus that...