John Harris, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Published online: January 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0005595
Assisted reproductive technologies, including preimplantation genetic diagnosis, may be used to influence nonmedical traits. When may this be appropriate? What potential problems are there with such applications of the technology?
Keywords: reproductive choice; medical technology; liberty; preimplantation genetic diagnosis
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