compounds, they can be manipulated just as any other kind of
chemical compound can be manipulated” (Genetic Engineering.
Gene Splicing). We now have the ability to splice the DNA in
human genomes, allowing us to take parts of the genetic
sequence out and replacing it with codes that we formulate.
This ability will allow scientists to alter both the physical and
mental traits of anyone in the world, either eliminating defects
or enhancing traits.
Genetic engineering is currently being explored by today’s
scientists for its incredible benefit to the medical community.
With the ability to edit a person’s genetic code, instead of
trying to find cures to diseases, doctors could literally
eliminate the disease from a person’s body altogether. This
could not only help humans from contracting diseases through
life, but also get rid of birth defects. Either when in utero or
after birth, doctors could alter the genetic code of a baby, to
save the child from life threatening and debilitating diseases
and defects, both physical and mental. When parents go into
geneticists to see the chances of their child having a disease,
the geneticist could not only tell the parents what diseases or
defects the child has or will get, but could heal and save the
child before it even develops the disease.