def.

The New Frontier: Molecular Genetics (115-116)

                -the subfield of biology that studies the molecular structure and function of genes *a quest to identify the specific genes that influence behavior

“The most powerful potential for DNA, is to predict risk so that steps can be taken to prevent problems before they happen.” Robert Plomin and John Crabbe (2000)

                -Science that will genetically alter traits/sex of a(n) egg/sperm: will doing so be successful? Will it confuse a child in the future? Might deprive the world of those who are “different”?

(nedjine)