Genetic Engineering

Genetic Engineering

1. children

   • saviour siblings
     • NOT a replacement child
     • new baby whose genes can save its sick sibling
     • IVF fertility treatment used + PGD
       • PGD = pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
   • designer babies
     • involves IVF
       • involved destruction of embryos
         • breaches sanctity of life principle
     • can involve gender discrimination
     • could take away individuality
     • Bible says God made us in his own image
   • somatic cell therapy
     • creates a defensive gene
     • cells from sick child removed and genetically improved
       • improved cells mixed with mild virus to build up antibodies

2. adults