Genetic Screening

Subject(s): Biology | Age: Post 16 | Type: Information sheet | Publication Year: 2000 - 2009

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Produced for the Debating Matters competition, this topic guide gives information, further reading and web links to help students understand the issues around the genetic screening of embryos. The issues at stake include the ability to prevent unnecessary suffering from diseases and concerns about the prospect of a society where even minor deviations from biological ‘normality’ are viewed as unacceptable.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx5dw

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