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In 1997, a sheep named Dolly was born from tissue taken from her mother's udder. This Australian sheep made international news because - if sheep could be cloned, could humans be far behind? In Genetic Engineering, author Karen Judson tackles these ethical issues, & many more. Judson explores the history & future of genetic research, including the possibility that understanding genetics will lead to cures for hereditary diseases. She also discusses the downside - that employers & insurance companies might discriminate against people whose genetic history indicates they are at risk for hereditary diseases.Judson, Karen is the author of 'Genetic Engineering Debating the Benefits and Concerns' with ISBN 9780766015876 and ISBN 0766015874.
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