Genetic Engineering

In the world of Biology one of the most controversial and interesting topics is genetic engineering. Genetic Engineering is the process in which science can either physically or chemically manipulate the organism’s DNA for a certain or desired purpose; whether it is to get a desired trait, breed a specific organisms, locate genes, modify food, or even cloning. Genetic engineering plays a large part in the ideas to create a more technologically advanced society by the use biotechnology. In Genetic Engineering, there are numerous different methods used. Three of the main methods are: The Plasmid Method, The Vector Method, and The Biolistic Method.

First of all, the Plasmid Method is a method of genetic engineering generally used for altering microorganisms, for example bacteria. In this method, biologists use a plasmid, which is a small circular DNA molecule, and place it with specific restriction enzymes in a container that will cut the DNA at a certain sequence. That enzyme will then be used to make the DNA sequence into the bacteria, which will create "sticky ends" that will fuse together if able. Then, the two separate cut-up DNA sequences are put in the same container to form a ring of DNA with additional content because the sticky ends give them the opportunity to fuse and cement the new linkages. The culture is then separated by molecular weight. The molecules that weigh the most and are successfully incorporated into the new DNA, and they are saved. Then the newly formed plasmids are added to a culture of live bacteria with known genomes. The intension is that some of the plasmids will take up the free-floating plasmids and begin to grow. The DNA introduced into the plasmid now includes the instructions for making a protein...

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...ou based on your DNA. Although it was an amazing story of how Victor overcame adversity, he had to go through so much in order to do so. Personally I would not want to have to go through what Victory did, having to become another person in order to accomplish or even attempt reaching your dreams. I would also not want to feel the way Jerome felt. He was told that he was genetically perfect and would never have problems in his life, but after one accident what he thought was changed forever. Jerome had a major feeling of letdown which led to his depression, giving up and ideas of suicide. No one should be labeled “Invalid” or “Valid”. Everyone should have the choice and opportunity of fulfilling your destiny and dreams and this movie is honestly a perfect example of a society not to create because of the way they used the advanced technology of genetic engineering!