Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible

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How wonderful it will be when genetic diseases, detected in utero, can be taken from the gene pool, one by one, and finally be eradicated. Yes, I mean by abortion. Surely the helpful mutations are obvious, as are those that cripple and deform. If I had twisted limbs, from birth, that caused pain and made it impossible to walk freely, I would wish that particular gene mix had been eradicated before I came along. If I were in terrible condition, I expect I would be able to wish I had never been born. We must insist that Congress fund these experiments. Of course, it is based on the old dictum, Shutting the barn door BEFORE animals get out.

aura dawn veirs of CA 5:19PM November 08, 2009