As far as we can. We ought to have complete and utter control over our genetic material. It's the next stage in human evolution. If we can genetically engineer children without any diseases, with perfect eyesight, with abilities above and beyond the most accomplished athlete then we should.
Craig Venter has the right idea. We are so close to actually creating life from scratch. That will be a scientific accomplishment rivaling - if not surpassing - the moon landing. We could expand our knowledge of humanity and of life itself by great amounts in very little time. It's a very exciting prospect.
Craig Venter has the right idea. We are so close to actually creating life from scratch. That will be a scientific accomplishment rivaling - if not surpassing - the moon landing. We could expand our knowledge of humanity and of life itself by great amounts in very little time. It's a very exciting prospect.