All over the world, talks about genetic research have been adorning a number of seminars. Governments and newspapers have hailed it along with the public calling it an achievement that has brought it closer to immortality. Behind this success story, the scientists are continuously working 24x7. There are numerous considerations that need to be kept in mind at all times, safety being one of them.

The instruments used are designed to provide minute details and are very accurate in their calculations; however, they are high maintenance. They need proper care and effective usage to provide results. Same is applicable on the genetic research process. Every step should take place one after the other in a pre defined order, changes in it can lead to failure. There are some safeguards that have to be taken while carrying out any genetic research activity.

a) The labs should be such that the subject micro organisms can be stored in a way that they do not escape. Because of their small size, they need to be kept very securely. Various equipments like hood, cabinets specially designed for such labs are available in the market and should be used at all times. All escape mechanisms are blocked with storage being an important issue.

b) While carrying out activities, the performer should be properly informed and should know what has to be done. Gene coding is a complex issue and all synthesis (including isolation or insertion) should be done with proper precautions in place. Wrong antibodies can result in various toxins being produced jeopardizing the complete experiment.

c) When dealing with genes of plants and animals of different species, experiments can result in strange behavior. All actions and reactions should be studied keeping safe distance. A wrong experiment can lead to unexpected and unwanted activities.

d) If the items required for an experiment are not available, there is an option of using the synthetically designed variety. At times, these items are modified to be sturdier than the original ones and can prove to be of increased benefits.

After law and order situations, genetic research of one of the most dangerous things to do in life. Even though there are not many active dangers, the list of potential dangers in high. The results can be breathtaking, but at the same time it can be very dangerous too. Harmful traits may be acquired in cases which may be detrimental to the cause. Further, there are always chances that a new disease may erupt as a result and cause mass epidemic.

If the tests are carried out on animals like rodents etc. there is a high probability that they would die at the completion of the experiment. This does not go down with the animal rights activists who claim that this is an atrocity against animals. Experiments of such sorts are not allowed to be tried on humans unless they are more than 99% secure and have been successfully tried on other species of similar kinds with significant results.