MetaFilter posts tagged with genetics and eugenics

GATTACA

Kronos_to_Earth — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:38:27 -0800

The first ever, it is believed, has been produced at Cornell University. The feat was apparently much overlooked, and has many concerned over the lack of public debate of this field of research. Genetically modified human embryos.

The roots of genius

Gyan — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 01:59:15 -0800

Ennobling the Seeds. Can genius be donated?

The human genome and the new eugenics

homunculus — Fri, 24 Oct 2003 11:27:23 -0800

"We are becoming the masters of our own DNA. But does that give us the right to decide that my children should never have been born?" John Sundman is a science fiction novelist and the father of two children with severe medical conditions. In this two-part article he shares his experiences and thoughts on bioethics, the Human Genome Project and whether genetics research is paving the way for a resurgent eugenics movement.

Lamont, you dummy!

ColdChef — Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:30:23 -0800

Stupidity should be cured, says DNA discoverer. "People say it would be terrible if we made all girls pretty. I think it would be great."