Epstein argues that scientists act as if they were God to alter the evolution

In genetic engineering, several scientists assume the role of directing the creation towards what is good and bad according to the way it was created. Epstein argues that scientists act as if they were God to alter the evolution process of what has been in existence since creation (39). Whenever a scientist takes the role of altering the genetic elements of an organism, he or she assumes that engineering can work better relative to natural selection and even evolution in managing world habitation. Genetic engineering should improve the quality of life for human beings. However, the use of Genetically Modified Foods may negatively affect human beings.

It is through the consumption of these foods that various genetic components get into the human body. Crevel establishes that 45% of the corn being consumed in the United States currently is genetically tailored (385). Moreover, 85% of the soybeans being consumed in the United States are also a product of Genetic engineering. Since most Americans depend on corn as the staple food, they are therefore consuming huge percentages of genetically customized organisms every day.

Genetic materials can be consumed in the form of viruses from genetically adapted organisms, bacteria, and vaccines. Epstein points out the fact that, when new genes get into the human body, they alter their genetic orientation (39). It is factual that genetically tailored foods contain a unique gene referred to scientifically as a marker gene. The marker gene accompanies the gene that carries a particular trait that the genetic engineers want to be manifested in an organism.