In Mutation, Cook explores the possible results of genetic engineering, zygote implantation, and surrogate motherhood. Currently, doctors are attempting to alter a child's genetic structure to cure her disease. If successful, the procedure will be a revolutionary treatment and a first step in curing other diseases through genetic manipulation.
Cook, however, suggests an altogether different outcome. Since sperm and egg can be joined outside the womb, he reasons, what if the genetic materials were also manipulated so that.....
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