| What type of negative
and positive impacts could human genetic engineering have? Some of the cons are:
Terrorists could use this technology to reproduce killer viruses. Anyone could create
the so-called "perfect race." Some testing and trials have already resulted in
death. And, although it's possible to reproduce someone's body, it will never
be possible to replace their soul. How about some of the pros? Certain life-threatening
diseases could be eliminated. It may eventually be used to cure heart disease,
cancer, and AIDS. It could not only correct physical disabilities but could bring
an end to them altogether. It gives parents more choices about what
characteristics their children will have. |