Designer Babies and Gene Robbery

Synopsis: A balanced look at the degree to which science can alter our genetic makeup. There is a danger that simplistic thinking could assume that there is a gene for something like homosexuality, whereas science is nowhere near this position. On the other hand to deny research on human embryos may prevent the discovery of a cure for some life-threatening illness. Some of the painstaking research is shown and explained, and fears are expressed about the commercialisation of genetic research and its ethical implications.
Language: English
Country: Australia
Year of release: 2011
Year of production: 2006
Subjects: Biology; Medical sciences
Keywords: ethical issues; genetic engineering; genetics

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