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"It has been pretty scientifically proven that there is no such thing as a 'race,' and most people, whether they know it or not, are a mixture of genes from all over the world," Sternin writes.
That may not be easy. Some scientists and consumer advocates charge that biotech companies have not proven their products are safe, citing studies showing lasting hazardous effects of genetically altered plants on the environment. And while some of the alarm surrounding modified foods may be overblown, as the biotech companies...
In a short time, as more and more parents brought home happy, healthy babies, the debate faded away. Meanwhile, the scientists at St. Gen had their eyes on the future. A mere thousand genetic changes had been identified that were mostly responsible for the difference between the intelligence of chimpanzees...
"Isn't it unethical? How could you change your baby's genes when she was unable to give consent?"
"Why is it unethical to provide my child with the best possible chance for a healthy life?" the mother responded. "Why can't I give my child protective genes that other children get naturally?"