ISBN:
0253111056
,
9780253111050
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (226 p.)
,
ill.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Medical ethics series
Parallel Title:
Print version Wondergenes
DDC:
303.483
Keywords:
Genetic engineering Social aspects
;
Medical genetics Social aspects
;
Genetic engineering Social aspects
;
Medical genetics Social aspects
;
Genetic engineering Social aspects
;
Medical genetics Social aspects
;
Genetic Engineering ethics
;
Genetics, Medical ethics
;
SCIENCE ; Philosophy & Social Aspects
;
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Social Aspects
;
Genetic engineering ; Social aspects
;
Medical genetics ; Social aspects
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
An announcement at the White House -- Scientific foundations -- Four revolutions -- The fifth revolution -- Safety and effectiveness -- Autonomy -- Authenticity -- Access -- Inequality and unfairness -- Hubris -- Solutions -- Better solutions -- Spotting enhancement.
Abstract:
Wondergenes not only imagines a future world in which genetic enhancement is the norm, but asserts that this future has already begun. Genetically engineered substances are already in use by athletes, in vitro fertilization already provides the primitive means by which parents can "select" an embryo, and the ability to create new forms of genetically engineered human beings is not far off. What happens when gene therapy becomes gene enhancement? Who will benefit and who might be left behind? What are the
Description / Table of Contents:
An announcement at the White HouseScientific foundations -- Four revolutions -- The fifth revolution -- Safety and effectiveness -- Autonomy -- Authenticity -- Access -- Inequality and unfairness -- Hubris -- Solutions -- Better solutions -- Spotting enhancement.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-216) and index. - Description based on print version record
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