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.
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. And I totally agree. However there has to be someone who wields the power, and we all know the saying: Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Imagine the hildabeast and her cronies with this power? You can bet your bottom dollar that "common folks' would be on the short end of the stick here. See the movie...