http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5079802.stm Quote:
A new embryo test offers couples at risk of serious genetic diseases a greater chance of having an unaffected baby through IVF, UK scientists say. The test looks at the whole DNA of a cell rather than focusing on a specific mutation in one gene, making it quicker to identify diseases in embryos.
It also allows doctors to check for many more potential illnesses. The team will tell a Prague fertility conference five couples are expecting healthy babies after the test, and IVF. more... |
Well, I didn't think anyone would greet this news with anything other than delight. I should have known better. It seems people are able to find moral issues even in this, claiming that it will lead to "designer babies"and "master races". Charming soundbites but do they really have any substance? What are your thoughts?