Designer Babies: A Phenomenological Study on Genetic Engineering
Abstract
This study looks to determine a person's opinion on editing embryos depending on the severity of a disease versus their opinions on editing for physical preferences. This study will focus on high school students because it would provide insight into the next generation of those that would most likely have the availability to genetic engineering. All participants that voluntarily sign up to be a part of the study will be given an online survey that will assist in interpreting their beliefs on editing embryos. The results of this study could aid in making this technology more readily available for the public, whether it be for clinical purposes or enhancement purposes.
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