Genetic Engineering By: Nick Malawskey Senior Journalism: Print
Man has indirectly manipulated the genetics of animals and plants for almost as long as he has been on the earth. In recent years, technological break throughs have allowed man for the first time to directly manipulate the genetic make up of the world around him. As noted author Lewis Thomas M.D. said "The recombinant DNA line of research is already upsetting, not because of the dangers now being argued about but because it is disturbing, in a fundamental way, to face the fact that the genetic machinery in control of the planet's life can be fooled around with so easily." (Medical Genetics 311) This project will examine the modern idea of "genetic engineering" and it's effects on modern society. Due to the technical nature of this topic, I have provided a link to a page of terms and definitions that I think the user will find helpful. Also listed is a short history of genetics. Both of these will not be touched on in my presentation (as I am assuming you are going to read this) so I invite the reader to take advantage of these resources while they may. Feel free to move around
using the list of links on the left hand side of the screen. Any questions/comments can be directed toward me by following the email link attached to my name. Thank you, |