However, we will never see the fruits that genetic engineering can bear if we continue to pursue the possibility of worms. Scientists should receive grant funding to conduct controlled genetic engineering research to bring out the full potential of genetic engineering. However, if the potential of genetic engineering turns out to be smaller than expected, then we should ban the research. In the modern times of 2016, people should stop having their minds clouded by the unknown. The last thing we want is for genetic engineering to be seen as a modern-day witch.