In recent discussions about genetic engineering, a controversial question has been whether this new type of technology benefits our bodies. I have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I agree that genetic engineering can help eliminate diseases. On the other hand, however, I tend to lean towards and support the idea that this practice is immoral and not only that, but there is uncertainty about what future effects gene therapy will be able to create in our organism. Many people believe that genetic engineering can help eliminate diseases. To some extent I agree with this: genetic engineering has the potential to eliminate disease. My question is: How much therapy does a human need to create a body capable of fending off some of the world's deadliest diseases? Jeffrey Scott Coker, assistant professor of biology at Elon University in North Carolina, argues that “human manipulation of genes is natural and desirable” (Coker). Common sense seems to dictate that this practice is safe to use on humans. You would think that genetic modification poses no potential harm to the human body. “Since the early 1970s, scientists have proposed genetic surgery to treat hereditary diseases caused by genes that function abnormally” (Hayes). Basically what scientists began to propose was a solution to repair human DNA. For example, take the case of a “four-year-old girl who had a genetic disease that prevented her body from creating a crucial enzyme” (gene therapy). Although he wasn't sure whether it was the therapy or the drug treatment he took, somehow his health improved dramatically. Perhaps you can say that gene therapy saved her life. Focusing on gene therapy, one issue that scientists seem to overlook is the possible future effects that gene therapy could cause to… middle of article… Ichard Robinson. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2008. Science in context. Network. 17 July 2014. Health Council of the Netherlands. Human Enhancement (2003 Health Ethics Monitoring Report No. 4). The Hague: Health Council of the Netherlands, 2003. Publication no. 2003/08-04 E. ISBN 90-5549-585-9.Hayes, Richard “New Genetic Engineering Technology Must Be Regulated.” Genetic Engineering, ed. Noel Merino.Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013Juengst,Eric.”Genetics and reproductive technologies. Encyclopedia of philosophy. and. Donald M. norchet.2nd ed. vol. 4 Detroit: Mcmillian Reference USA, 2006. Green, Ronald M. “Human Genetic Engineering Should Be Allowed.” Genetic engineering. and. Noël Merino. Detroit: Green Haven Press, 2013. Coker Jeffrey Scott. Genetic engineering is natural and should be pursued.” Genetic Engineering.ed. Noel Merino.Detroit:Green Shelter Press, 2013.