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Inspired by: FP7 » Reduction in human diversity

version: 1 / created: 2010-11-02
id: #1032 / version id: #1032
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Originally submitted by: Anthony Walker
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Source of inspiration

European Commission Framework Programme for RTD (FP7)

Theme/activity of inspiration

Theme 4 - Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials & new production technologies

Sub-theme/area of inspiration

Nanosciences and converging sciences

Optional reference/s to FP7 project/s

Use the following format: Project Acronym (Project Reference No.). Use commas if more than one project is associated to this Wild Card, for example: ALFA-BIRD (213266), SAFAR (213374), LAPCAT-II (211485)
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Signal's headline

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Reduction in human diversity

Signal's description

(approx. 150 words)
Please describe the Weak Signal (approx. 150 words)
If genetic screening became widespread and allowed uncontrolled use in the selection of genes for specific traits then what would be the result? Genetic testing and screening has huge potential for medical applications, such as genetic diagnosis of vulnerabilities to inherent disease, the technology applications will largely govern whether this technology ultimately is positive or negative.

Keywords

Genetic Screening, Genes, Disease, Technology Applications, human Diversity

Mini-description

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If genetic screening became widespread and allowed uncontrolled use in the selection of genes for specific traits then what would be the result? Genetic testing and screening has huge potential for medical applications, such as genetic diagnosis of vulnerabilities to inherent disease, the technology applications will largely govern whether this technology ultimately is positive or negative.