genetic engineering

Genetic Engineering Each year a significant number of children are born with some type of hereditary, genetic defect. Several of these defects can be determined while the unborn baby is still in the womb of the mother. Throughout recent years, genetic engineering has proved to be beneficial to families who are prone to birth defects. A controversy arises between those who believe in genetic engineering and those who do not believe in genetic engineering. People …

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