Using Genetic Engineering to cure Human Diseases and Clone Human Body Parts

Using Genetic Engineering to cure Human Diseases

                   Using genetic engineering to cure human diseases is a virtual boon to mankind. Gene therapy which is the offspring of genetic engineering involves treatment of diseases by repair or replacement of defective genes or introduction of therapeutic genes to fight the disease. As a result of this therapy many autoimmune diseases as well as cardiac problems could be effectively treated. Some rare diseases like ALS, Huntington’s disease and cystic fibrosis which are due to defective genes could be cured by gene therapy. Gene therapy also enables pregnant women to get their fetuses screened for finding out any genetic defects. Genetic Engineering for curing of human diseases is highly desirable (“What are the benefits of human genetic engineering?”, 2011).

 Genetic Engineering to Clone Human Body Parts

Use of geneticengineering to clone human parts for transplant is going to totally revolutionise medicine. The technology enables us to produce identical cells for the purpose of regenerative medicine. Organs and tissues required for transplantation. Areas such as treatment of burns and cosmetic and reconstructive surgery are going to immensely benefit, because of this technology (Eigen, 2010).

It is a common spectacle that many patients die for want of replacement of damaged parts. Such instances can be avoided by use by cloning for producing human parts for transplant (Eigen, 2010).

References

Eigen,D.L. (2010). "Scriptamus, Human Clones May Be Among Us Now! Who Is Ready?". Retrieved January 14,2011from  http://scriptamus.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/human-clones-may-be-among-us-now-who-is-ready

“What are the benefits of human genetic engineering?”(2011). AllAboutPopularIssues.org. Retrieved January 14,2011 from  http://www.allaboutpopularissues.org/benefits-of-human-genetic-engineering-faq.htm.

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