Synthetic Lifeforms – Solution to Global Environmental Problems?
Maynard Joseph Delfin asked:
Is cloning one of the possible sources of solutions in our countless global problems? For Dr. Craig Venter, an American scientific entrepreneur, his recent research on the DNA genome from a free living microorganism is a way of creating an artificial life in a test tube that may be of help to many nations.
In a report of ‘The Independent,’ it stated that, “The huge DNA molecule represents the chromosome that makes up the complete genome of Mycoplasma genitalium, a parasitic microbe that lives in the reproductive tract. Dr. Venter and his colleagues made the chromosome by placing each of its 582,970 individual chemical units in their correct genetic sequence.”
With this preliminary finding, Dr. Venter is looking forward that his discovery can be of help to the ongoing environmental problems that we face through the production of green bio fuels, reduction of toxic wastes and better absorption of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by man-made organisms that may be created from his experiments.
Certainly, cloning has been a controversial issue since 1997 after “Dolly,” the first mammal was cloned from an adult sheep.
Truly, it can be a breakthrough to some, as scientists are able to create something that no other experts can. To a certain extent, synthetic lifeforms have been beneficial in genetic engineering and gene therapy. But on some cases the risks of survival among cloned animals are high.
More studies need to be researched and tested before we can say that synthetic life is indeed a great help for humanity. It is too early to brag the recent discoveries of many scientists since there are underlying legal and technological implications regarding the financial and moral aspects of pursuing this field of endeavor.
Devoting too much time on cloning is very expensive. Meanwhile, others claim that cloning should be restricted only to plants and animals and never among humans. Why do we need to clone humans if through reproduction we can create beings? Also, reproduction between a cloned and a naturally born animal is not feasible at the moment with a small percentage of chance.
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Is cloning one of the possible sources of solutions in our countless global problems? For Dr. Craig Venter, an American scientific entrepreneur, his recent research on the DNA genome from a free living microorganism is a way of creating an artificial life in a test tube that may be of help to many nations.
In a report of ‘The Independent,’ it stated that, “The huge DNA molecule represents the chromosome that makes up the complete genome of Mycoplasma genitalium, a parasitic microbe that lives in the reproductive tract. Dr. Venter and his colleagues made the chromosome by placing each of its 582,970 individual chemical units in their correct genetic sequence.”
With this preliminary finding, Dr. Venter is looking forward that his discovery can be of help to the ongoing environmental problems that we face through the production of green bio fuels, reduction of toxic wastes and better absorption of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by man-made organisms that may be created from his experiments.
Certainly, cloning has been a controversial issue since 1997 after “Dolly,” the first mammal was cloned from an adult sheep.
Truly, it can be a breakthrough to some, as scientists are able to create something that no other experts can. To a certain extent, synthetic lifeforms have been beneficial in genetic engineering and gene therapy. But on some cases the risks of survival among cloned animals are high.
More studies need to be researched and tested before we can say that synthetic life is indeed a great help for humanity. It is too early to brag the recent discoveries of many scientists since there are underlying legal and technological implications regarding the financial and moral aspects of pursuing this field of endeavor.
Devoting too much time on cloning is very expensive. Meanwhile, others claim that cloning should be restricted only to plants and animals and never among humans. Why do we need to clone humans if through reproduction we can create beings? Also, reproduction between a cloned and a naturally born animal is not feasible at the moment with a small percentage of chance.
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How do you think that genetic engineering will impact our society as a whole?
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What are the short-term and long-term implications of genetic engineering on our lives in America?
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Genetic Engineering and Society, Lecture 10, Honors Collegium 70A, UCLA
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Course Description: Honors Collegium 70A: Genetic Engineering in Medicine, Agriculture, & Law is a class that examines the historical and scientific study of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture, and law, including examination of social, ethical, and legal issues raised by new technology. About the Professor: Bob Goldberg is a plant molecular biologist who specializes in the area of plant gene expression. The goal of his research has been to understand how plant cells differentiate …
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