Heal the World

Biotechs Eliminating Diseases World Wide.

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Many people are interested in biotechnology but sometimes they don't know which pathway to follow.  They have a general idea of what biotechnology is but still get confused on which direction to go.  If you are one of these individuals, then let me ask you this, do you want to heal the world?

There is a pathways that deals with curing the world of disease and I will give you some benefits and drawbacks of following this pathway.

Biotechnology has made great advances in the manipulation of genetics to combat various diseases, ultimately saving millions of lives.

Positive Aspects

• Gene sequencing has given the ability to detect diseases early and has made it possible to make targeted treatment for individuals.
• Studying the genomic data of individuals has allowed for the creation of drugs that have little side effects. 
• The manipulation of genetics has allowed for the creation of more robust tools to detect diseases efficiently and accurately, thus saving millions of lives.

Negative Aspects

• The study of gene sequencing can lead to the development diseases that are targeted to specific individuals.
• The study of gene sequencing can lead to the development of diseases that can be passed down through generations.
• The pathway calls for the use of live specimens to perform experimentation which requires adherence to strict animal testing guidelines.
• FDA approval is lengthy and therefore the impact may not be immediate.

With out a doubt, this pathway makes a tremendous impact on the world.  Curing any one disease helps save countless lives and keeps people from suffering.  If you like the sciences and love genetics, I highly recommend this pathway.  In the end, your success is rooted in pursuing you passions.