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Modern Genetics

Modern genetics can prevent the tragedy of a life doomed by heredity; embryos can now be screened for some genetic diseases. But what constitutes a disease? Should genetic testing be used to select a child’s characteristics? If so What characteristics? (Please provide an understanding of both sides of the issue)

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