Conclusion
The question was if gene therapy could cure genetic diseases. After obtaining information and views from different perspectives, I can conclude that gene therapy has the POTENTIAL to cure diseases such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson's disease, however, it cannot be proven now to be an effective treatment. Although their is no guarantee that the vector carrying the healthy gene will land in the place it is intended, future tests may make it a possible guarantee. Of the tests that were done using gene therapy, the patient was only helped for a short period of time. In order for gene therapy to become an effective treatment, more tests must be done, and these tests must ensure a cure that can help for a longer period of time and hopefully, forever.
As for the other question of whether gene therapy should become a regular procedure in medical practices regarding genetic diseases, the answer is very controversial. Right now, there is no chance that this procedure would be used in medical practices as it has lead to ineffective results. However, if gene therapy does become effective in the future, should we still use it? As I have mentioned before, a potential risk of this procedure would be finding out the genetic make-up of an individual. Many feel that this is unethical. The potential is so great that scientists say there is a possibility of "designer babies", where some feel is unethical and others, a dream come true. On the other side, the potential of gene therapy can lead to a cure for cystic fibrosis, Parkinson's disease, and even cancer. If gene therapy proves to be successful, the question left for the public is if a cure for diseases that have taken many lives is valued more than ethical beliefs.
As for the other question of whether gene therapy should become a regular procedure in medical practices regarding genetic diseases, the answer is very controversial. Right now, there is no chance that this procedure would be used in medical practices as it has lead to ineffective results. However, if gene therapy does become effective in the future, should we still use it? As I have mentioned before, a potential risk of this procedure would be finding out the genetic make-up of an individual. Many feel that this is unethical. The potential is so great that scientists say there is a possibility of "designer babies", where some feel is unethical and others, a dream come true. On the other side, the potential of gene therapy can lead to a cure for cystic fibrosis, Parkinson's disease, and even cancer. If gene therapy proves to be successful, the question left for the public is if a cure for diseases that have taken many lives is valued more than ethical beliefs.