Genetic Engineering: Animals

When it comes to genetic engineering in animals we all think of doubled headed creatures or something related to that. Though when you go more into the topic and start researching about it you will find out that it is more than just mutated creatures. It is about finding cures for diseases, making a higher livestock, having a longer life for them or having them not go extinct. 

Genetic Engineering (GE) for animals began in 1980 there first animal was a rabbit. FDA had to step in so that they can insure the safety of anything related to the procedure. Ensuring that it is done with safety precautions. They have to be aware of anything that is going to be in contact with human or out in markets. Scientist used animals to develop a much bigger and stronger animal meaning having more muscle. As well for the animal’s meat to grow larger in size as said in Vision Launch or for animals to produce more milk. Having farm animals to be of more value.

Genetic engineering is well used to clone species so they would not go extinct, or to make their life time longer. As well to adapt to a different environment or temperature. Basically, what scientist are doing is experimenting to have a more advanced life for animals and humans. We can see the advantages to genetic engineering in animals though most people still find that it is not safe. 

The disadvantages to this is that people or other researcher’s might have an opinion on whether this scientific method is somewhat bizarre. There is still many defaults that may not have been seen with time. A humans body is totally different from an animals system and as much as we would like to have so many cures for any disease we never know the outcome. Sometimes messing with an animals system creates a change in genes as well we don’t know the outcome of that trying to make a species not extinct changing the genes can cause it anyways because of how a new born species has a total different gene format than the species before. 

Scientist are known for experimenting and finding new research, but sometimes mixing things can cause more trouble than ever. We never know when it can go too far to cause something tragic. Researchers can become obsessed and make something totally out of place that’s why many believe Genetic Engineering can be harmful. 

At the end some believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages because it gives more reason for hope. Genetic Engineering in animals has given more good outcomes. It has helped with farm livestock, curing diseases, and giving animal a longer period of life. Scientists will keep on doing their research to keep on figuring out more ways to have an advance life cycle. 

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Lombardo, Crystal, editor. "Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering In Animals." 
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