Genetic Engineering Dbq

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Genes are in every living organism(OI). They are the building block of every human being. These genes give organisms all their special traits. Such as eye color, hair color, and even how we walk. Recently, some very special studies have shown that people can now genetically engineer human genes. In my opinion, genetic engineering could possibly move our society in a further direction, but it does come with a price. Genetic engineering can also cause problems if performed. It can cause a person to lose it’s ability to feel pain(Doc 2). This of course is a really terrible thing. Not being able to feel pain does not mean it causes no damage to the body, it just means they can’t feel it. The name of the gene that signifies pain to the body is