Syers Biology Blog: Issue 1: Gene Therapy: One of the "hot topics" in regards to genetics is Gene Therapy. Click below to enter the tutorial on Gene Therapy: http://learn.genetics....
1. When should Gene Therapy be used?
I think gene therapy should only be used on patients that want to be changed, but only for the right reason. For example a person who has a critical illness or a problem with their genes that needs to be fixed. I do also think that if you know your child has a deformity or if you know from the start it has a severe problem that could be changed by this therapy, I think it would be a good solution for your baby.
2. Who should decide what are "good" and "bad" uses of genetic modifications?
Obviously the people who are researching this therapy know it best. So I think that the people who know the risks, and the positive outcomes of this genetic modification should be in charge of the whole decision making of whether this technique is "good" or bad."
3. Who will have access to gene therapy? Will gene therapy and genetic enhancements create an advantage for those who can afford it?
Well nothing in this world is free and changing your or your child's' genetic make up could get a little pricey. This is probably why only the people who can afford it will be able to use this new enhancement. This will give them a better advantage because they don't have to work for it and just by paying money they can change ones' looks.
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