Exploring issues raised by genetic research
Context
Genetic research provides a way to predict diseases and design ways to treat them. Every person has 100,000 genes but some will malfunction, creating diseases. These become "drug targets" and sites for intervention. Currently about 200 genes are being used as intervention points. It is predicted that within our lifetimes, there will be thousands of new drug targets identified. Through gene therapy, a gene can be altered and a disease or condition can be treated without the change being passed on to the next generation. Only if a change is made to the germ cell will the change be transmitted.
Claim
1. Concerns in genetic research are no different than major issues in medicine: safety, privacy and ethics.
Counter-claim
While genetic research raises ethical questions, it is not an important problem compared to pressing global issues like poverty, climate change, and healthcare access. The potential benefits of genetic advancements—such as disease prevention and improved quality of life—far outweigh the concerns. Focusing on genetic research can lead to groundbreaking solutions that enhance human health and longevity. We should prioritize innovation over fear, as progress in genetics holds the key to a brighter future for all.
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SDG
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Global strategies
Type
(F) Exceptional strategies
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Language
English
1A4N
J6568
DOCID
12065680
D7NID
209721
Last update
Dec 3, 2024