It is using aggression instead of arguments. We get the facts and then judge their moral consequences. There is a danger, without realizing it or even without intending to, that we turn against science. The mapping of the human genome showed a revolutionary future for genetic medicine, which can transform our health prospects. Given population growth, and people s higher expectations of their health, the world will always need the type of solutions biotechnology can provide.
Biotechnology can make medicine better and more effective.
It can improve food production, even in the developing world. It can help clean up the environment. Biotechnology offers the possibility of an essential change in medicine. From diagnosis and therapy to discovery and prevention. Biotechnology is also a very strong weapon against degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer s and Parkinson s.