The Universe in One Atom: Science and Spirituality in the Service of the World. 9. Ethical problems of modern genetics
Many of those who follow the development of modern genetics are aware of the extensive public debate taking place on this topic. People are concerned about the whole range of problems associated with this – from cloning to genetic influence. There has been widespread debate around the world about the use of genetic engineering in agriculture. It is now possible to create new varieties of plants with unusually high yields and at the same time very resistant to various diseases, which makes it possible to increase food production in a world with an ever-increasing population. The benefits of this are obvious. Watermelons without seeds, apple trees with long-living trunks, pest-resistant wheat and other grains are no longer the stuff of science fiction. I read that scientists are experimenting with introducing gene structures from various species of spiders into agricultural products, such as tomatoes.