The writer, Chris Colby, introduces to the readers how evolution is misunderstood from people who are interested in science. ... He introduces in one topic how people have common misconceptions about evolution. He states in his article how evolution can occur without morphological change and morphological change can occur without evolution. ... A genetic drift can cause a difference in allele frequency if the gene flow is small. ... When DNA is copying, it may go through an error. ...

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Now the challenge is to find out what each sequence codes for and then how to manipulate the sequences. ... After they know what the protein does, a ways in the future, they can possibly even correct the error by replacing it with a healthy functioning gene and get that cell to multiply in the area the important protein is needed. Already the genes for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, and retinoblastoma have been identified, right now the technology allows us to look at the genes and see how environmental factors, foods, drugs or pollutants are affecting people and their diseases....

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Mice are injected with genes that cause diseases, so scientists can try to find a cure for the diseases (King, 2007). ... So many people will take this process as far as they can and design their babies to their liking.is article touches base on some very good points. ... Ethics How far is too far when designing a baby? ... Many people believe that god makes their child exactly how he or she should be. ... Many people will argue against this group of people and make the point why not do gene manipulation if it can reduce the risk of people getting certain diseases or cancers? ...

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During the same twenty-eight years over 650 people have been executed. ... These statistics are just one example of how the system of capitol punishment has proven to be unreliable. A recent study by Columbia University Law School found that two thirds of all capitol crime contained serious errors. ... Once someone is killed there is nothing anybody can do to restore the lost life however many people feel in order to bring closure to the crime and ordeal of the victim's family the murderer must be killed. That way the family can feel justified and it is ensured that the murderer will cre...

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Just how did we get to where we are now? How are we different from our ancient ancestors? ... Can criminals and other threats really be stopped by this method? Are people born or made criminals? ... Manipulation of genes will hardly ever be free from error and may even lead to a disastrous new class of diseases. ...

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For centuries, physicians and researchers used animals to enhance their knowledge about how the various organs and systems of the body functioned, as well as to improve their surgical skills. ... Species studies: dogs enlarged lymph glands; can cause fetal defects in 1940's pregnant women. ... Can Species studied: horses cause death. ... The antiviral drug fialuridine was safe in animal trials, yet it caused liver failure in humans. The antidepressent nomifensine had minimal toxicity in lab animals, but caused liver toxicity and anemia in humans. ...

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Through out the history of man, human disease has been considered a leading cause of death. ... Cloning isn't exact and over generations the cloned animals may be filled with genetic flaws due to errors being exemplified through each cloning creating new disorders and complications. ... It can help to create new individuals from the DNA of the dead. It can help homosexual people produce their own offspring. ... Then perfectly matched replacement organs could become freely available to sick and dying people. ...

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The history of genetics can be traced back to 1866 and the work of an Augustinian friar named Gregor Mendel, who was able to prove heredity using pea plants (Genetics" 1-2). ... All three billion base pairs that make up the 23 chromosomes were now at scientist's fingertips, allowing them to find and change genes that cause disabilities and illnesses. ... The oncogenes are mutations of the normal genes that control what type of cell is being created and how often it divides. ... Finding the proper dose through trial and error will be a tactic of the past, making the prescription of a...

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