Some people wish they were born with blue eyes, others wish they had blonde hair. The unique characteristics we are born with depend on our DNA and genetics. According to Dictionary.com, “Genetically modified” is a term described as “denoting or derived from an organism whose DNA has been altered for the purpose of improving or correcting defects.” Scientists have been studying gene manipulation for some time. Scientists could potentially alter babies before they are born to change eye color, hair color and other attributes that would be ideal for expecting parents. But if we start genetically modifying children, we will corrupt our natural way of life and our free will. It wasn't long ago that there was no age without the Internet or computers. Life around the world has changed dramatically in the last thirty years. Technology has advanced at a faster pace than ever before. We now know many new things, including humans, including our DNA. It seems that the more we learn about the composition of our bodies, the more we learn to manipulate them. Do we want to let science take over our natural way of life? Russell Powell of the Journal of Medicine & Philosophy agrees that there is a common concern that humans could be harmed by genetic engineering on humans. The problem, Powell says, could potentially lead to the extinction of human life. By reducing human genetic diversity, we could end up with an organic monoculture that could increase our susceptibility to deadly diseases. There has been a lot of debate lately about foods that have been genetically modified. Imagine the heated debates if humans had started being genetically modified. We would live in a world where you could pay... half a card... full - EBSCOhost. Network. November 12, 2013. Hanna, Kathi E., PhD. “Germline genetic transfer.” Germline gene transfer. National Human Genome Research Institute, March 1, 2006. Web. November 12, 2013. “Germline.” Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster and Web. November 12, 2013. .Hanna, Kathi E., PhD. “Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Fact Sheet.” Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) fact sheet. National Human Genome Research Institute, June 13, 2012. Web. November 12, 2013. Walsh, Judy R. “American Experience.” PBS. PBS, October 18, 2012. Web. November 12, 2013."in vitro fertilization." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. November 12, 2013. “Frequently Asked Questions.” Stem Cell Basics [Stem Cell Information]. National Institute of Health, April 28, 2009. Web. Nov. 12, Dec. 2013.