In its broadest sense, a genetically modified organism (GMO) refers to an organism whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. Genes change naturally, either by mating or by natural recombination. But in this case, genetic fragments are scientifically inserted into the DNA of another organism to transform its […]
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Genetic Engineering in Humans is Bad
At the writing of this article, the world was wrapped in collective mourning for the passing of Britain’s little Charlie Gard. Laid waste by the ravages of a rare genetic disorder, the toddler’s case caused a whirlwind of media attention in his final days, as his desperate parents fought their country’s court ruling to discontinue […]
Science: Boon or Bane?
The Meaning of Science You can classify science as a systematic classification of experiences, which is what people call scientific. When we feel surprised at events, we will sometimes get doubts, what does this classify as? The concerns are the seed product of technology, and it begins with sound reasoning, research, thinking, evaluation, features, and […]
The human genome should be patented
A large part of the human genome is owned by universities, private companies and governments. When scientists discover a gene, which human characteristic it controls, how it is activated and deactivated; they have to right to patent the gene. The ethics of gene patenting are questionable for several reasons including, a) The price of certain […]
Is There Life After Death?
What do you think, is there life after death? Answer might be quite different depending on how you approach this subject. Do you have religious or scientific point of view. All the Yes points: If by life after death you mean heaven then yes life after death Life after death is strongly stated in the […]
Antarctica Should Be Opened Up For Resource Exploitation
This debate is whether Antartica’s resources should be exploited (as is currently with fishing and tourism) or should not even these be exploited. The Proposition model is to disregard the Antartic Treaty (and its claims) and instead establish Antartica as a common heritage of mankind (as is the position of the African Union) and to […]