However, genetic engineering technology poses ethical, societal, and security challenges. This brief explores these risks, focusing on those related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs ...

For disorders that are preventable or treatable, most people agree that genetic testing makes sense. But for diseases with no preventative measures, would you want to know if you were affected?

Certain ethical implications of synthetic biology research go beyond those of genetic engineering. Most of the ethical debates about synthetic biology have focused on the potential impact of ...

While genetic engineering offers tremendous potential benefits, it also raises ethical and societal concerns. Some of the key issues include: Potential unintended consequences of releasing genetically ...

Students consider ethical concerns and questions as they relate to the field of engineering, such as engineering and environmental degradation, the role of engineers in policy formation, and the ...

In the future, researchers are hoping to use genetic engineering to be able to overcome some inherited disorders, such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease amongst others.

The revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) and genetic engineering represents an unprecedented turning point in human ...

The development and use of transgenic organisms raise various ethical concerns and are subject to regulations to ensure their ... To address these concerns, various efforts have been made to educate ...