[Dubh_Ghlase]

One word: Gattaca

See the movie, it will scare you where this can lead. All current technology used to be science fiction with a bit of imagination, time, and desire added. Someone even proposed genetically modified lethal diseases that would target a specific race or group. Not there yet, but don't doubt for a moment someone is looking at it...

Dubh

[.cnI redruM]

I sort of think this where we could head with this. It’s another way to leave no children behind.

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

On the other hand, viruses could also be used to alter DNA. If an unborn baby is diagnosed with a genetic mutation for which many babies are being murdered each year, modified viruses could remove/replace the mutation to make that part of the genome 'normal.' If an 'intelligence' or 'stupidity' gene is found, genes could be altered so that the entire population has the 'intelligence gene.' Maybe even changes could be made to larger, already born, adult humans. Genetic modification holds both hope and threat.

It's a power, and power can be used for both good and evil; and it's the duty of the wielder of that power to use it responsibly.