in genes produce bad traits in them. Scientists will now be able to predict who has a tendency for drunkenness, impotence, stupidity, and countless other traits. As of now, only traits of major diseases like cancer and hemophilia have been traced.
This knowledge is able to help many people in American society. Infertile couples may now have the chance to have babies. With additional payments, they can even have their embryos checked to see which one has the least number of damaging genes. Thus, Americans will now be able to choose many factors of their baby's humanity. They can choose whether they want a boy or a girl. They can weed out undesired traits and start inserting the genes they want. The process of human genetic manipulation makes the process of biological procreation unnecessary, and the production of children becomes more "consumer-like." Biotechnology critic Jeremy Rifkin says that, "It's the ultimate shopping experience: designing your baby."
Also, human genetic manipulation benefits American society. With this type of knowledge, dise
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