Rose Illustration: Science and Technology: Research Methods

Given the last Research Methods blog post, I've found that I gravitate toward science and technology, especially advancements in technology and scientific means to put into story. My favorite genres are science fiction, fantasy, action/adventure, and futuristic. I usually stay away from pure romance and cryptic stuff.
I like astrophysics, biology, chemistry, physics, genetics, and astronomy. Also I like technology such as 3D printing and animation.
However, what really catches my eye right now is genetics because I'm writing a story that is based on genetic advancements and what is ethically enough and ethically right and wrong about genetics. Right now the character that is the protagonist in my story thinks it's ethically wrong to have such genetic advantages because everyone should be created equal with equal rights, no matter the disadvantages of their genome. This planet is based on prestige, thus any genetic abnormality is shunned or the individual is destroyed. Therefore, a lot have to cover their genetic abnormalities with surgery or other means of covering or if too advanced, these individuals stay in hiding...their lives at stake if they ever come out of hiding.

Should genetic advantages separate people and judge people based on their genetics? Well, I believe it already does because we already judge people, we already categorize people not just by their social statuses but by the had they're dealt with by God and how they were born and what abnormalities they carry.

Still, I believe genetic advancements should be pursued to cure diseases and prevent birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities. Despite what one may believe that it's ethically wrong to pursue such ventures. These scientific explorations can reduce suffering and deaths, can extend life and can make people's however difficult short lives into normal. Such as degenerative diseases, cancers, and a wealth of other things. Stem cell research has gotten much better and can cure diseases that were once impossible.

3 types of stem cells: adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells and induced-pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs.In tissues like bone and muscle, adult stem cells can generate replacements for bone and muscle cells that are lost through injury, disease or normal wear and tear. Adult stem cells are sometimes referred to as somatic stem cells. Adult stem cells usually develop into the same type of cell as the tissue in which they reside. Stem cells found in muscle tissue, for example, normally gives rise to new muscle cells. Embryonic stem cells are “starter cells” that can be coaxed into becoming any of the specialized cells of the body, meaning they are “pluripotent.” Embryonic stem cells are derived from eggs fertilized in the laboratory, not in a woman’s body. Induced-pluripotent stem cells are adult stem cells that have been genetically altered to behave like embryonic stem cells. At present, they serve a valuable role in research and drug testing.
http://www.nationalstemcellfoundation.org/about-stem-cells/stem-cell-research-facts/

I go against the grain of my main character somewhat, with his strong views against it. But in a way, I challenge myself to think differently, to pursue different avenues and to try and understand people and the hand that we're dealt with and live with it. Inspiration: