Future of Genetics, The

Synopsis

Looks at possible advances in genetics over the next decade and the consequent ethical dilemmas. Suggests that the technology will soon be in place to analyse in minute detail all the genes responsible for the structure and function of a human being, making it possible to predict the likelihood of susceptibility to various diseases and to intervene in novel ways to prevent them. Advances in genetic screening will also enable the creation of so-called ‘designer babies’ with characteristics that prospective parents deem desirable, and it may even be possible to clone a human being from a single adult cell.

Series

Perspective, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1998

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Biology; Medical sciences

Keywords

cloning; genetic engineering; medical ethics

Production Company

Name

Amazing Productions

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email

lts@londontv.com

Web

http://www.londontv.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7434 1121

Fax

020 7734 0619

Address

21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW