Designing our descendants

"In three sections, the authors discuss the short- and the long-term scientific feasibility of IGM technology; ethical and religious issues related to safety, justice, morality, reproductive rights, and enhancement; and regulatory issues, including the necessity of public input and oversight and the influence of commercialization. Their goal is to open a dialogue engaging not only scholars and scientists but also government officials and concerned citizens. The authors conclude that, although IGMs cannot be carried out safely and responsibly on humans using current methods, it is important to begin public discussion now to determine whether, and if so how, to proceed."--Jacket.