Genetic engineering is a practice commonly used in food to produce yields of superior size or quality. Recently, this technology has been tested on humans. The human race will now be able to improve itself and its offspring. Through this technology, disease can be eliminated and normal people can become better than average. It is not necessary to use all technologies. Genetic engineering that should not be used in humans unless it is used to prevent or treat a disease until it is fully understood, because the consequences are undetermined and potentially devastating. Human Genetic Engineering, HGE, is a new technology incorporated into modern science where genes or more precisely, DNA is manipulated within a living person or zygote. Rayshell Clapper, associate professor of English, explains that a virus-like creature is allowed into a patient's body containing a new gene ("Human Genetic"). The virus takes over the cell and the new gene appears. This cell then replicates in mitosis until all cells in the being contain the new gene. Somatic and germline engineering are currently used types of HGE. Although cloning is another, it will still be years before it is practical. Clapper reports that somatic engineering targets cells in the body, excluding eggs or sperm, to modify the genes of specific tissues (“human genetics”). This means that somatic is used in living patients seeking a modification in their own body that will not affect their offspring. Michael J. Sandel, an American political philosopher, theorizes that somatic engineering will target a patient's muscles, mood, and memory ("The Case Against"). Polygenetic traits, such as intelligence and athleticism, rely on many genes, so they will require many scientists, yes... middle of article...... 2013. Internet. March 1, 2014. .Deneen, Sally. “Creator People”. E Magazine Jan/Feb 2001: 26-33. SIRS researcher. Internet. March 1. 2014. .Doors, Donna. “Genetically modified babies: the answer to infertility or a cause for concern? » Huffington Post July 18, 2012. Web. March 1, 2014..King, David. “Human genetic engineering is risky and should be stopped. » Viewpoint 2 in Sources of Opposing Viewpoints, Genetic Engineering. Ed. David M. Haugen and Susan Musser. Farmington Hills: Greenhaven, 2009. 33-40. Print. Parry, Wynne. "Designing Life: Should Babies Be Genetically Modified?". » Live Science February 18. 2013. Internet. March 1, 2014. .Sandel, Michael J. “The Case Against Perfection.” Atlantic Monthly, April 2004: 50+. SIRSResearcher. Internet. March 1. 2014. .