https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91 Osvaldo Gutierrez en-us 2017-02-23 16:32:06 UTC 2017-05-17 11:03:35 UTC hello@padlet.com gosvaldo884 https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91/wish/155808201 Genetic Engineering is not ethical. Genetic Engineering does not seem ethical or natural. ]]> 2017-02-23 16:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91/wish/155808201 gosvaldo884 https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91/wish/155808452 In general, genetic enhancement refers to the transfer of genetic material intended to modify nonpathological human traits. The term commonly is used to describe efforts to make someone not just well, but better than well, by optimizing attributes or capabilities -- perhaps by raising an individual from standard to peak levels of performance. When the goal is enhancement, the gene may supplement the functioning of normal genes or may be superseded with genes that have been engineered to produce a desired enhancement. Furthermore, gene insertion may be intended to affect a single individual through somatic cell modification, or it may target the gametes, in which case the resulting effect could be passed on to succeeding generations.]]> 2017-02-23 16:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91/wish/155808452 gosvaldo884 https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91/wish/155808626 Germ-line enhancement may someday have the ability to alter the trajectory of human evolution. Furthermore, this technology could be available in the near future. For one proponent of genetic engineering, UCLA professor Gregory Stock (1), the question is not if, but when we will be able to engineer the human germline. However, the discourse surrounding germline engineering is full of controversy. There are strong advocates of furthering the fledgling technology, but many also believe that germline engineering research should be strictly regulated or banned.]]> 2017-02-23 16:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91/wish/155808626 gosvaldo884 https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91/wish/155808874 The genetic engineering of animals has increased significantly in recent years, and the use of this technology brings with it ethical issues, some of which relate to animal welfare — defined by the World Organisation for Animal Health as “the state of the animal…how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives” (1). These issues need to be considered by all stakeholders, including veterinarians, to ensure that all parties are aware of the ethical issues at stake and can make a valid contribution to the current debate regarding the creation and use of genetically engineered animals. In addition, it is important to try to reflect societal values within scientific practice and emerging technology, especially publicly funded efforts that aim to provide societal benefits, but that may be deemed ethically contentious.]]> 2017-02-23 16:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gosvaldo884/7d34avmaqe91/wish/155808874