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Designer Babies.

Authors :
Lemonick, Michael D.
Bjerklie, David
Park, Alice
Thompson, Dick
Source :
TIME Magazine; 1/11/1999, Vol. 153 Issue 1, p64, 4p, 2 Color Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Discusses the use of genetic engineering and gene therapy to determine attributes of unborn children. Attributes which may some day be open to determination; Ethical considerations of the implications of genetic engineering; Gender and diseases the only attributes currently identified; Technique used to determine a child's gender; Gender choice for medical or life-style reasons; Ethical problems with in vitro fertilization; Enhancing healthy children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
153
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
1403852