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Article: Pondering Genetic Engineering.
- Article from:
- Pediatric News
- Article date:
- September 1, 2001
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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.
What is it that is so troubling about these activities? Like any new drug, device, or technology we want to be sure we know the risks of genetic engineering, and we want to know that the risks are commensurate with likely benefits for the children involved.
Many individuals, however, have expressed deeper moral concerns about ...