designer baby

this term entered the Oxford Dictionary in

2004 means a baby whose genetic

makeup has been artificially selected by

genetic engineering combined with In-

Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to ensure the

presence or absence of particular genes

and characteristics.

a technique that involves the fertilization

of the egg by sperm in test tubes outside

of the mother’s body.

Question about IFV

First used on plants and livestock

Then embryos for gender specifics

Now for embryos with diseases

Adam Nash was born in 2000 in order to

save his sister Molly Nash

Charlie Whitaker was saved by his

brother, James Whitaker, who was born

in 2003

a baby rhesus monkey, Andi, was born

with a jelly fish gene

scientists were able to map 97% of

human genome

Many illnesses prevent muscle

movement or daily activities

Idea of Gene Therapy

Human Safety Risks

Athletes became eager with the idea

In 2004

Gene Therapy on Mice

Became a new breed

After being able to discard diseased or

cancerous embryos, idea of being able

to discard other problems

GATTACA

Eye Color

Hair Color

Height/Weight

Skin Tone

Personality

Should disabled be eliminated from

society?

Should parents be aloud to decide the

lives of their children?

Uniqueness of children would disappear.

Children would become goods and

property.

differences between those who can or

cannot afford “designer babies”

Pros- reduce chances of diseases or

cancers

-avoid hardships and burdens

-living without worries

Cons- effects expected to follow

-approximate cost $18,000

-fear and hatred

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