Should we use genetic information to help produce more healthy humans?... to produce more intelligent humans? Should insurance companies use genetic information in their determination of whose insurable and at what cost? Explain.

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Should we use genetic information to help produce more healthy humans?... to produce more intelligent humans?  Should insurance companies use genetic information in their determination of whose insurable and at what cost?  Explain.

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Ms. Sue · Answer

Who determines what is "more healthy?" What criteria is used?

What criteria is used for "more intelligent?"

Insurance companies are in business to make money. Should they be the ones to decide who to insure?

What do you think?