When I am rushed off my feet at work I often joke that I will have to be cloned in order to get everything done. I remember hearing about Dolly the sheep and not really thinking much about the significance, after all sheep seem very similar anyway. I suppose when you hear about cloning you think of two identical individuals, like identical twins, but it isn’t really like that. A clone isn’t a carbon copy in the sense that it is the same age etc, it is made from the same genetic material. I don’t really know if it is a good thing, I am not that comfortable about messing around with nature, but if I had a problem in my family that could be helped by that sort of technology I wouldn’t have any ethical issues about using it.

This article explains a little bit about genetic engineering. It shows what cloning is possible, but the consequences of it. It also shows other examples of types of genetic engineering.

Do you know if you’re eating GM foods? Do you know how it has been changed? This article shows both sides of the picture on the controversial topic of genetic modification.

This was my point in a debate class. I was assigned the topic and position. I tried to stress the fact that ethics doesn’t have any relevance, as the issue was Resolved: Parents have the RIGHT to choose the genetic makeup of their child.

Should Genetic engineering be embraced? In this article we explore different aspects of one of the most topical issues we face today.

To persuade you that genetic engineering is ethical.

People find that it can be very helpful for future use.

Issues of genetic modification.

Proponents claim that agricultural biotechnology products will help, not harm, the environment. Benefits include decreased pesticide and herbicide use, more efficient use of pesticides and fertilizer, and water and soil conservation.

Several people deem evolution as a false concept. What they don’t realize is that learning about it is as essential as a baby’s need to walk.