Human: What are the pros and cons of using genetic engineering? Assistant: 


Pros of using genetic engineering:  
1. Ability to create new organisms with desired traits
2. Ability to create more hardy and resistant crop varieties 
3. Ability to create new medicines and treatments for diseases
4. Increased production of food to meet the demands of a growing population

Cons of using genetic engineering: 
1. Risk of introducing unknown, unintended changes to an organism
2. Risk of environmental damage from released, modified organisms 
3. Potential for misuse or unethical applications
4. Lack of adequate testing procedures for the safety of genetically modified organisms