Krieger, Lisa M.

Ferreting Out Flawed Embryos. / Lisa M. Krieger. - Knight-Ridder (1999-June 2002), 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 20. Human Relations, 1522-3248; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Ferreting Out Flawed Embryos, March 12, 2002; pp. 1F+.

"Critics, fearing an erosion of human diversity and an era of 'designer babies,' ask whether it is ethical to cull embryos predisposed to diseases that may never happen--or could be curable, by the time they appear in 40 or 50 years." (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS) This article examines the ethical aspects of new tests which allow families to identify genetic diseases in embryos and only implant healthy ones.

1522-3248;


Bioethics.
Fertilization in vitro--Human.
Genetic disorders.
Human embryo.
Human genetics--Moral and ethical aspects.
Prenatal diagnosis.

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