02 August 2011

41. Altering the Blueprint: The Ethics of Genetics

Altering the Blueprint: The Ethics of Genetics - Alexander McCall Smith

This is actually a University level course taught by Professor Smith. It is a series of fourteen lectures on various subjects concerning the ethical choices we face in modern day reproduction and medical science.

The topics discussed included:

An Overview of Techniques for Creating Humans
When Does Life Begin?
Cloning
Sex Selection
Abortion?
Surrogacy
Screening for Abnormalities
Genetic Enhancement
Spare-Part Children
Population Control

I found this to be an extremely interesting course.

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