Genetic Manipulation
Genetic Manipulation is the process of altering the DNA of an organism to achieve desired traits. This can involve inserting, deleting, or modifying specific genes. It has applications in medicine (gene therapy), agriculture (GMO crops), and biotechnology.
While it offers numerous benefits—such as treating genetic disorders, increasing crop yield, and improving disease resistance—it also raises ethical concerns. Issues include the risk of unintended consequences, ecological disruption, and the potential for “designer babies.”
There are also social implications, like unequal access to genetic technologies and fears of genetic discrimination. As genetic manipulation becomes more advanced, debates grow about how far science should go in altering life at its most fundamental level.
Hence, this technology must be governed by strong ethical principles and regulatory oversight to ensure it benefits humanity without compromising dignity or justice.