Genetic Engineering.

Skin & Allergy News | September 1, 2001| | Copyright

One definition of genetic engineering is an attempt to determine the characteristics of offspring using genetic technology. This would include prenatal genetic selection, cloning, the use of drugs derived by genetic technology, and the insertion of genes into a person or a cell line to enhance genetic and phenotypic qualities.

Why are these activities so troubling?

Virtually everyone should be concerned about the safety of medical interventions, respecting the ancient dictum, "First, do no Like any new drug, device, or technology, we want to know the risks ...

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