What if you could screen embryos for diseases before they became babies? What if you had the power to choose the traits your baby would have? Would you use it? These practically polar opposite ...

The practicalities of genetic engineering -- Moral and ethical concerns -- Theological concerns -- The genetic engineering of microorganisms -- The genetic engineering of plants -- The genetic ...

Want a bespoke baby? Check the beauty, brains, or brawn boxes on the embryo order form. Genetic tinkering is no longer science fiction — it’s a market without legal guidelines or societal buy-in. But ...

Are our consciences keeping up with our biotech advances? Lately I have found myself participating in three distinct discourses about parenting. The first is a heady one among intellectuals about the ...

The Coos Bay Public Library is pleased to sponsor a Chautauqua presentation by Gregory L. Fowler, of Oregon Health and Sciences University, entitled "Redefining Humanity: Moral and Ethical ...

How do cutting-edge science and technology respond to ethical and legal issues when incorporated into society? These issues ...