Tag Archives: Genetic Engineering

Genetic Identity Theft: Will You Need to Protect Your Genome?

January 18th, 2010 | Posted in Bioethics, Genetic Engineering

DNA sequencing, cellular reprogramming, developmental biology and stem cells will one day allow for genetic identity theft to be an actionable offense. This form of identity theft, with the potential to produce some twisted results, may not even be preventable.

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Genetic Engineering: Reanimate the Dead and Bring Fantasy to Life

October 5th, 2009 | Posted in Bioethics, Genetic Engineering

Genetic engineering will enable us not only to bring back lost pets, but in the future, extinct species, and even fantasy creatures may be born out of cloning.

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Gattaca: Why fears about Genetically Superior Babies are Unfounded

September 24th, 2009 | Posted in Bioethics, Consumer Genetics

In the movie “Gattaca”, selection of genetically superior babies led to the creation of a genetic class system. However, limitations in reproductive endocrinology prevent this situation from arising in reality.

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