Gene Splicing Quotes

We've been modifying the biological world at the level of DNA for thousands of years. Somehow there is this new fear of what we already have been doing and that fear has limited our ability to provide real solutions.

What the public needs to understand is that these new technologies, especially in recombinant DNA technology, allow scientists to bypass biological boundaries altogether.

No one really has the guts to say it, but if we could make better human beings by knowing how to add genes, why shouldn't we?

In the last century, as we learned more about genes, we were able to devise ways of accelerating evolution.

The problem with existing biology is you change only one or two genes at a time.

With the advent of genetic engineering the time required for the evolution of new species may literally collapse.

Right now people are interested in genetic engineering to help the human race. That's a noble cause, and that's where we should be heading. But once we get past that - once we understand what genetic diseases we can deal with - when we start thinking about the future, there's an opportunity to create some new life-forms.

Genetic engineering has never been about saving the world, it's about controlling the world.

Every orchid or rose or lizard or snake is the work of a dedicated and skilled breeder. There are thousands of people, amateurs and professionals, who devote their lives to this business. Now imagine what will happen when the tools of genetic engineering become accessible to these people.

No one may have the guts to say this, but if we could make better human beings by knowing how to add genes, why shouldn't we?

Genetic engineering is a result of science advancement, so I don't think that in itself is bad. If used wisely, genetics can be beneficial, but they can be abused, too.

Now we have technology where we can modify the genomics of individuals by gene transfer and genetic meddling, we may find that people will want to modify their children, enhance their intelligence, their strength and their beauty and all the other so-called desirable characteristics.

In the past, when we've tried gene therapy, we haven't had tools that have allowed targeted gene correction.

I suspect any worries about genetic engineering may be unnecessary. Genetic mutations have always happened naturally, anyway.

People have freaked out when I tell them that my dragons are scientifically based... what else can you call a genetically engineered life form?

Human beings have been manipulating the biological world for thousands of years without understanding how DNA codes function.

I have not mutated myself in any way.