PHIL 347N
Week 7 Case Study Assignment: Argumentative Essay
Chamberlain University
March 2021
Argumentative Essay:
Gene therapy is the use of human DNA to treat diseases. This is done
through the use of therapeutic DNA to the patient’s cells. While it is still in an experimental
phase, the findings are staggering. It has been introduced into the medical field, and patients have
the opportunity to partake in this experimental therapy. This type of therapy, while innovative for
its time, should only be used in treatment rather than modification. While there are some ethical
issues and potential risks within gene therapy, the success stories outweigh these issues.
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Week 7 Case Study Assignment: Argumentative Essay
Chamberlain University
March 2021
Argumentative Essay:
Gene therapy is the use of human DNA to treat diseases. This is done
through the use of therapeutic DNA to the patient’s cells. While it is still in an experimental
phase, the findings are staggering. It has been introduced into the medical field, and patients have
the opportunity to partake in this experimental therapy. This type of therapy, while innovative for
its time, should only be used in treatment rather than modification. While there are some ethical
issues and potential risks within gene therapy, the success stories outweigh these issues.
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