Genetic engineering is a dangerous trend. It should be limited. To what extent do you agree?

Over the

last

few decades, remarkable advances have been made in the field of genetic engineering.

Consequently

, scientists now have the ability to manipulate genes for a range of purposes, from making improvements in agriculture to experimentation with human genes. The question,

however

, is whether there should be any limitations on

this

development.

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essay, I shall examine both sides of the argument.

Firstly

it is clear that

genetic engineering has brought about certain benefits in terms of crop production. Now plants,

for example

, can produce more fruit more quickly.

This

achievement means that greater harvests are guaranteed

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so that more people can be fed. As for the impact of genetic engineering on healthcare, advocates claim it could be used to cure a range of health-related problems,

such

as cystic fibrosis and Alzheimer's. Children and adults with these diseases endure

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suffering, yet with gene therapy, there is a possibility of a better quality of life. Despite these advantages, there are some aspects of genetic engineering which

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ongoing consideration. Critics claim that genetically modified plants have little nutritional value and that they will lead to the eradication of weeds, which many insect species depend on. In the case of gene therapy, it is still uncertain how the alteration of one gene, even though it may be faulty, could affect the functions of the human body in the long term. In my opinion, the benefits of genetic engineering can outweigh the drawbacks, provided governments and scientists consider the consequences carefully, and put people before profit.