Category: Gene

The CFTR gene has multiple alterations, which means that the delta-F08 mutation is not the only known one. By the research, and resting on the information provided in the table, there are many other mutations of the CFTR gene that might cause the appearance and development of the disease (Freeman et al. 121). Thus, the…

I believe that gene editing opens a lot of opportunities for humanity, but this phenomenon must be used with caution and constantly monitored. The potential to edit the human genome for creating designed children reduces natural predestination (Wellcome Trust, 2016). This puts both the individual and humanity as a whole before the inevitable choice of…

Table of Contents Introduction Gene Therapy Conclusion References Introduction Biotechnology is the use of organisms or their derivatives that are modified to suit human needs. This field is gaining popularity in different fields like medicine, agriculture, and food science where different products are produced in large amounts overcoming obstacles that have rocked these fields. For…

Introduction Harris thinks that intervention such as gene therapy is appropriate when it is being used to promote the wellness and autonomy of an individual. John Harris claims that gene therapy cannot completely be termed as a form of eugenics. Vaughn (518) states, &there is in short no moral difference between attempts to cure dysfunction…

Abstract Microbial resistance to antimicrobial agents is a growing challenge for the development of chemotherapeutic agents. E. coli is a Gram-negative bacteria that contain pathogenic strains that lead to various illnesses including infections of the respiratory system, urinary tract and gastrointestinal system. Previous studies have reported that small molecules are being developed as chemotherapeutic agents…

Table of Contents Introduction Reasons for not Abolishing Gene Editing Gene Editing Increases Scientific Knowledge Improving Environmental Sustainability Scholars Opinions Towards Gene Editing Conclusion References Introduction Gene-editing technology is poised to completely revolutionize all spheres of medicine (Diseases CRISPR could cure, n.d.). Gene editing refers to the manipulation of genetic materials of a living organism…

This paper discusses gene transfer mechanisms and the different genetic engineering mechanisms. Gene transfer, a natural process, can cause variation in biological features. This method is naturally utilized to develop enhanced agricultural varieties, and it is also employed to produce particular kinds in molecular biology or recombinant DNA technology (Guo et al., 2019, p. 22).…

Mendels law of segregation claims that the two alleles for each trait of a diploid organism split in the process of gamete formation and that during the formation of new zygotes, the alleles will randomly combine with other alleles. Genotype is the totality of all the genes of an organism, which compose its hereditary basis.…

Table of Contents Hypothesis Methodology Theory employed Context Literature review Personal Opinion References Stem cell research is a subject that has generally been absent from the current public and political debates recently. The issue has been pushed aside by more immediate issues such as the economy, war on two fronts and healthcare. However, it wasnt…

Gene editing is a promising new developing biotechnology that can significantly expand our power to modify human beings. Although, questions have been raised about the potential use of genetic information in ethics, religion, law, and society since completing the Human Genome Project. Concerns about the disastrous consequences of this technologys abuse sparked doubts about its…