Genome sequencing deciphers an individual’s entire genetic code. The price of doing this has been dropping quickly, raising the possibility that sequencing can become more common than ever before. That includes the possibility of sequencing all babies when they’re born. This raises serious ethical questions about the potential harm knowledge can bring.
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