Genetic Engineering: Genetic Research and Gene Therapy

Genetic research and gene therapy The human genome is key to gene therapy, gene diagnosis and genetic engineering. The human genome is a map of the entire DNA sequence, an individual's blue book, and is currently portrayed by the Human Genome Project. By knowing which genes control which characteristics and which genetic diseases are managed, we provide a powerful tool for treating patients at the molecular level. On the other hand, people can grasp the opportunity to manipulate genes to create perfect babies and enhance certain traits.

Gene therapy is one of the most important advantages of human genetic engineering. Over the past decade, gene therapy has succeeded in finding ways to treat specific heart diseases. Researchers want to find ways to treat all hereditary diseases. This will lead to healthier and evolved people

Human genetic engineering is divided into four categories: 1) somatic gene therapy to correct genetic defects in somatic or somatic cells; 2) modify offspring by correcting genetic defects in germ cells or reproductive cells ; 3) enhanced gene engineering that inserts genes to enhance specific traits such as height and hair color; 4) eugenic engineering to insert genes to "improve" complex human characteristics such as intelligence and personality (Buck 113). Somatic gene therapy is currently being successfully performed in human patients and seems to be widely accepted. However, there are ethical problems with the other three projects. Especially concerning the fact that some people may be able to improve their genes (Barker 113). Many people oppose germline gene therapy because it affects not only humans but also gene pools

Gene therapy is the use of genetic and genetic engineering techniques to treat hereditary or chronic diseases. There are many gene therapy technologies. These two basic methods are called in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy. The in vivo method inserts the genetically modified gene directly into the patient; the ex vivo method removes the tissue from the patient, extracts the cells in question, and adds genetic changes before returning them to the patient. The task of gene therapy is to develop a way to deliver genetic material to the appropriate cell nucleus so that it regenerates in the normal course of cell division and has a sustained effect. One technique involves removing cells from a patient, enhancing them with a healthy copy of the defective gene, and reinfusing them into the patient.