With the expanding world of alternative science, an emerging field is genetic engineering. In my previous blog, I explained the uses of genetic engineering. This field can be simply explained as the modification of certain genes in the body of an organism. It may sound simple, but it definitely is not. It requires precision and billions of dollars’ worth of equipment. You need to apply complex actions to genes at the nanoscale. But of course, the benefits are even more than we can imagine. From creating durable crops to bringing back extinct species and even giving humans certain genetic superiorities for curing cancer, this field is certainly very important for our future.
After this brief explanation, it is time for our main topic: Is experimenting with human DNA the natural flow of science or an analytical action (aka a sci-fi crime)? Well, the answer is that it depends on how humanity decides to use it.
If we take a look at the bright side, there is an endless number of possibilities. First, there are diseases. Nearly every genetic disease is connected to the root of your genes, therefore making them impossible to cure. The most well-known example is cancer, which occurs when mutated, genetically unstable cells accumulate, forming tissues that cause organs to malfunction. Only a third of people with cancer survive. However, genetic engineering may make curing these diseases possible without the tedious process of chemotherapy. Scientists are already working on projects to create special nano-robots that focus only on mutated cells.
Second, genetic engineering poses absolutely no threat if it is used to help humans. Using gene modification on humans can also make the concept of super-humans possible. Of course, this is quite unlikely to happen in the near future, but technological advancements may make it possible. For example, slightly modifying skin cells to provide natural UV light protection is not a bad idea.
From another perspective, things do not look good. This technology can also cause a crisis. If modification processes fail, there is a huge risk of death. Not only that, but gene modification may also be used against humanity. This technology can be the end of civilization if it gets into the hands of bad people. From torturing to experimenting, genetic modification may create super-humans with terrible conditions.
In conclusion, genetic engineering can be the future of humanity by curing diseases and helping progress. But if it is used against humanity, it can become an extremely dangerous biological weapon. The answer to this question completely depends on the mindset of future generations.