From Eden to a hell of uniformity? Directed evolution in humans.

doi:10.1002/bies.10313

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From Eden to a hell of uniformity? Directed evolution in humans.

BioEssays : news and reviews in molecular, cellular and developmental biology - 1 Aug 2003

Brosius Jürgen

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For the first time during evolution of life on this planet, a species has acquired the ability to direct its own genetic destiny. Following 200,000 years of evolution, modern man now has the technologies not only to eradicate genetic disease but also to prolong life and enhance desired physical and mental traits. These technologies include preimplantation diagnosis, cloning, and gene therapy in the germline on...

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Alleles
Directed Molecular Evolution
Female
Genetic Enhancement
Genetic Variation
Genotype
Humans
Male
Phenotype
Reproduction

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PMID: 12879453
DOI: 10.1002/bies.10313

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