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Running head : Major social /ethical Ramifications of Genetic Engineering and DNA work

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Major social /ethical Ramifications of Genetic Engineering and DNA work

Introduction

The practice of genetic engineering and DNA work in the community has been marked with controversy from the social , economic , political , and academic sectors of the global community . According to proponents of the practices , genetic engineering and DNA work find its advantage in the historical improvement of the human health care services enjoyed in the modern society (Herring

, 2006 . It is also claimed that genetic engineering is the most viable solution for mitigating the problem of food insecurity in the community . Just to be appreciated is the fact that , due to the eminent problem of global warming , the world is marked with unpredictable climate patterns , a factor that compromises sustainable traditional agriculture practices . This dictates for artificial agriculture practices

On the contrary , opponents of genetic engineering and DNA work blame it for negating the process of realizing sustainable social , economic , and health development of the human community . According to them , genetic engineering and DNA work is the reason behind the short life spans witnessed in the modern society , especially as a result of genetically modified products as food (Stanley , 2000 . Another common claim by opponents of genetic engineering and DNA work is that it only serves to compromise the realization of sustainable environmental conservation and preservation practices in the world . This is because it leads potential intoxication of the environment . They assert...