PROS
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prevents genetic diseases
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increases human life span up to 30 years.
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reduces risk of inherited medical conditions
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eliminates mitochondrial disorders
CONS
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embryo could be accidentally terminated
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expensive - creates a gap in society
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gense often have more than one use
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individuality will be slighted
HOW IS IT BENEFICIAL?
Through genetic testing, scientists and doctors can detect any possible disease(s) early on to prevent, monitor, or provide treatment options. If you're at an increased risk for a disease, you can control environmental risk factors to treat the disease as soon as possible, ultimately reducing health care costs.
BASIC INFO
Designer babies are babies whose genetic DNA has been modified to ensure specific characteristics, intellectual and physical. Processes are through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), embryo screening, to select gender, height, hair and eye color, and possilby intellectual and athletic ability.
DESIGNER BABIES
Where science prevents diseases
where science prevents genetic diseases
DESIGNER BABIES
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each designer baby costs around $20k
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now-a-days, most Centers are doing embryo transfers under ultrasound guidance
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a new fertility clinic in Manhattan, NY, allows couples to choose a sperm donor who resembles a celebrity
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Dr. Todd Whitehurst (on The Oprah Winfrey Show) shared that he donated sperm 3 times a week for 4 years to supplement his income while getting his PhD
did you know...
where genetic testing prevents diseases
contact info
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ChristinaYoakam@gmail.com
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Sheldon High School
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500