Science advances at an increasing rate every day. Just in the last ten years there have been numerous new discoveries in astronomy, chemistry, geology, paleontology and many other scientific fields. However, some of the fastest growing topics are in the field of biological sciences, more specifically genetics. Over the past twenty years, a new genetic science known as genetic engineering has come to the fore. Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology, including the human genome. As a result, scientists began experimenting with altering human traits, known as “tailor-made babies.” In response, many questions have arisen on a cultural level, as perspectives debate whether or not the application of this science is ethical and under what circumstances it should be used, if at all. There are three main perspectives: one side believes that this science is a solution for the prevention of genetic diseases and should be used only in such circumstances, the second sees it as an opportunity to identify desirable traits in children, as well as disease prevention genetics, and the latest position is against all acts of genetic engineering, including both the harvesting of genetic traits and the prevention of genetic diseases. The most important factor when examining different perspectives is whether or not you believe that fixing what happens naturally is completely natural. As a result of all three positions, new questions have begun to arise, including how genetic engineering will affect the human race, how the science will be tested and implemented, how the economics of genetic engineering will affect the population, and whether it whether or not is something that can be controlled. The general concern... middle of the paper... Heb. March 13, 2014. .6. Huxley, Aldous. Brave New World. New York: Harper & Bros., 1946. Print.7. King, David. “The Threat of Human Genetic Engineering.” Alarm on human genetics. 07 October 2002. Web. 17 March 2014. .8. Rosoff, Dr. Philip M., MD, MA “Will I Be a Monkey's Uncle: A Moral Challenge to Human Genetic Enhancement Research.” Journal of Medical Ethics 37.10 (2011): 611-15. 22 April 2011. Web. 13 March 2014. .9. Hurry up, Kelly. “Experts discourage ban on genetic engineering.” Duke Chronicle[Durham, NC] April 3, 2013: Duke Chronicle. April 3, 2013. Web. March 17. 2014. .