Abstract
Eugenics to some degree is already long established and widely practiced, but is still an uncomfortable subject for many. Advance of technology has opened greater opportunities for well informed intervention and the range and capabilities of eugenics are likely to widen. We argue that continuance and intensification are inevitable with recognised benefits but equal dangers. How long before ‘designer babies’ become the norm? Should we continue along this path? If so, will it just be because we can, or as a strategy to secure our future? Our knowledge of biology and the human genome will bring ever increasing power to reduce morbidity. Better recognition, consideration and discussion of the issues and practice is essential. But by who?
Judy Nabb