Critical Analysis
Critical Analysis
Critical Analysis
UWTR 100
Michael Palagonia
The article 'A Chinese scientist has produced twins using powerful gene-editing technology'
by Dr. Katie Page, highlights the modification of twin girls who are associated with the
transmission of HIV. However, the idea is poorly executed due to following reasons. To begin
with, the Chinese researcher highlights that he had adjusted the DNA of twin baby girls to
change a quality engaged with the transference of HIV was a significantly stressing for various
reasons. Dr. Page did not list those reasons as to why it is stressful for various reasons. To make
the article strong, she needs to state her point clearly so that it will help the audience to
understand the concept and consequences of the process. Moving on, Dr. Page studied DNA for
20 years with her colleague, this highlights the experience, and the use of rhetorical devices
makes her argument look better. However, Dr. Page states that they have no clinical explanation
for what her colleague did. The audience is left out thinking about what her colleague did which
Dr. Page said that there is significant difference between the gene which is available in the body
and those which are in sperm or egg. Again, what are those differences? How will it help others
understand the idea about editing genes? The audience is left with doubts, and this enfeebles the
argument as no clear explanation is provided. Moreover, Dr.Page stated about how Dr. He
explains about the gene-editing technique and the predictions about future problems. This makes
the argument strong as the doctor is stating predictions such as problems associated with the
development of the babies and providing examples to support his thesis as well as what may
prevent their development. These assumptions and examples strengthen the argument.
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