If you have been having trouble having
a baby, would you consider having a genetically modified baby? Do
you even know what a genetically modified baby is?
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| Genetically Modified Babies |
First Genetically Modified
Now possibly you have heard of
genetically modified foods. Did you know that the world's first
genetically modified babies will graduate high school this year? Yes
according to techcrunch.com this is the results of 30 embryos being
injected with a third person's genetic material. They further added
that they do not know the children's identity, nor how they are doing
health wise. Now I have watched movies about babies being cloned, but
never really thought about the reality of it.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
According to foxnews, the possibilities
of releasing genetically modified mosquitoes may cure the epidemic of
mosquitoes in Florida. They further add that mosquitoes have become
resistant to sprays and the genetically modified mosquitoes will not
live long once they mate and subsequently future generations of
mosquitoes will not care the deadly viral disease that infects those
bitten.
In all honesty does modified mosquitoes
compare to modified babies? Are they comparing apples to oranges?
Statistics
According to ABCnews, the DNA contains
about 0.03 percent of the total DNA which can make copies of
themselves and divide. They further add that the other 99.97 percent
of the cell's DNA comes from the nucleus and the 23 pairs of
chromosomes.
Arguments
There may be those that argue why not
just adopt because there are so many children that need parents?
Some may say this type of procedure is inhumane. Still others may
ask, “Where does it end: will there eventually be designing babies
to have the colored eyes or physical features that you want your
child to have?" Will this go on to be like cosmetic surgery? Do you
think you will be guaranteed a smart baby with the right genetic
modifications? Some may argue that the equation of God has
been taken out of the picture. Others may argue scientists are going
too far, but what lengths will parent's go to, to have a baby? If
you felt you had not other alternatives, would this be the avenue
that you choose to have a baby?What are your views on this subject?
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9 comments:
What a thought-provoking article? Thank you so much for sharing with us
at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I'm pinning and sharing!
Very interesting and good to think about. I'm glad to have had our children when we did. These will be very tough decisions for future generations. Blessings!
Thank you for sharing this very interesting post at Good Morning Mondays. I would say that if you chose to way of having children that I would be examining our desires over God's desires for us. Blessings
Terri iagree
Yes deb future generations will have much to deal with.
Thank you Deborah for your party blog.
Thank you for sharing this thought provoking post at Waiting on...Wednesday!
Holly
www.iwillservewhileiwait.blogspot.com
This seems like experimentation with a child. Will there be unintended consequences?I do believe the Bible verse in Psalm 139. We are fearfully and wonderfully made by God's design.
Carol I also believe the bible verse in Psalm 139. Thanks for stopping by www.anointedtoday.blogspot.com
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