Human Genome Project

The Human Genome Project Does the Human Genome Project effect the moral standards of society? Can the information produced by it become a beneficial asset or a moral evil? For example, X chromosome markers can be used to identify ethnicity. A seemingly harmless collection of information from the Human Genome Project. But let's assume this information is used to explore ways to deny entry into countries, determine social class, or who gets preferential treatment. Whether …

…an imminent breach of good conscience and morals. There is no doubt that the project can be seen from both sides of the fence. While the data could be manipulated for the wrong purposes, it could also help to accomplish seemingly impossible medical miracles. And so, no doubt, we will fall as a nation into division. However, you are left to decide for yourself, what side of the fence you will be on. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**