Gene therapy is an experimental technique that utilizes functional genes to an individual’s cell or tissue

to replace the defective one and modify a hereditary disease.

Pros

 Long-lasting and timeless effects

Gene therapy is not just a remedy to the individual suffering from a give condition, but it covers the
entire generation.

 Eradicate incurable diseases and improve quality of life

Gene therapy does not just focus on diseases but it can also cure infertility that allows an individual
to give birth.

 Source of Hope

Gene therapy gives hope to all the families who have a member that is agonizing in an incurable
diseases.

Cons

 Not 100% guarantee that it will work

Gene therapy is still in developmental stage and malfunction can occur. Hence, it may worsen the
condition.

 Expensive treatment option

Gene therapy is an expensive treatment because it involves refined equipment and high-level
expertise.

 Ethical Concerns

It became opposition on the basis that it can open room for unethical science which may be
demeaning to the human race.