Is the Use of Transgeneric Organisms Essential to the...

1. Introduction Genetic modification is currently at the forefront of modern science and is being utilised in various fields such as medicine, agriculture and industry. Genetically Modified or transgenic organisms are organisms that have been genetically altered in a specific way for a particular purpose. It is now possible for scientists to exchange genes from one species of organism to another. This process is performed when certain characteristics of one organism are desired in another organism of a different species. For example a pig could be genetically engineered so that it will produce human insulin for those suffering from diabetes. Also, it is seen that it could be possible to cure certain allergies or diseases by replacing†¦show more content†¦Another reason I have for choosing this topic is to see how far therapeutic medicine has advanced over the years and how many more lives are being saved as a result of development in this sector. The aim of this research is to determine whether the use of transgenic organisms is essential to the advancement of therapeutic medicine. 2. Review of Literature 2.1) Transgenic Animals: Their Benefits To Human Welfare (E.T Margawati, 2003, Article) The article Transgenic Animals: Their Benefits To Human Welfare offers a very useful definition of genetically modified organisms or transgenic organisms. The three methods of creating a transgenic animal are also explained in detail. These three methods are DNA Microinjection, Retrovirus-Mediated Gene Transfer and Embryonic Stem Cell-Mediated Gene Transfer. The ethical debate behind the use of transgenic animal is also mentioned and notable counter-arguments are made. Even though comments are made on the ethical debate, no limitations or disadvantages of genetic engineering are discussed. The article concludes by stating that the use of transgenic organisms will benefit medical, agricultural and industrial sectors greatly in the future. This article relates to other articles researched in numerous ways. The manner in which transgenic organisms are seen to benefit the modern world are similar in each article, it