New and Improved Humans

The creation of synthetic biology has taken a toll on science. The big question for it is whether or not it is the moral thing to do. There are pros and cons to using synthetic biology. One large example is stem cell research. The video we watched in class gave some insight on how stem cell research can benefit the progression of science, while benefiting humans. However, it also showcases some personal feelings about stem cell research. Since stem cell research uses embryos and adult stem cell, it is a tricky and highly disliked process. The main con of the research is that it uses embryos. Many people believe that embryos are unborn babies, and should not be used for scientific research. They also believe that embryos have the same constitutional rights as babies who are in someone’s womb. They should be treated as such, and should not be given to science.

            The benefit is that it would help cure diseases and other illnesses. Scientists will be able to figure how cancer and diseases attack the human body, and could expedite the possibility of finding a cure. It would give people who have been injured and can no longer walk to have a second chance at a normal life. It would completely transform how science looks at injuries and would give people hope at being able to be healthy. In my own opinion, I see how both situations are being presented. I believe that embryos are possible babies, but what if those embryos are never used, and they stay frozen? I believe that the decision of whether or they should be donated to science are strictly up to the parents. As far as morality, I think stem cell research would be very beneficial and is looking out for the greater good. If stem cell research is strictly used for the purposes of finding cures for diseases and injuries, it should be considered a moral action. However, if it used for ill purposes like creating the super human, then it becomes immoral.