After scientists decoded the human genome in 2004, they were able to identify genes that if modified or tweaked, would give any person a competitive edge. Since they are now able to identify these genes, it is possible for kids to have a cheek swab and scientists are able to see if they have a future in running or lifting. With this great discovery, scientists are now able to create a pill also known as the couch potato pill that will help to build muscle while they could potentially be sitting on the couch. This pill would make the average person extremely strong and give an athlete a huge competitive edge.
My opinion on this is that now that the human genome is mapped out, scientists might be able to fix horrible diseases such as parkinsons and alzheimers. However, as with any great inventions or discoveries, this has dire consequences such as the discovery of Tnt and the splitting of the atom. This discovery needs to be kept in check in order to let this great discovery to be used only for good!
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