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Right. And indeed, there is already screening for polygenic scores taking place – something I think is a pretty terrible idea given our current level of knowled
by dash2 5y ago
Right. And indeed, there is already screening for polygenic scores taking place – something I think is a pretty terrible idea given our current level of knowledge, or rather ignorance, about what most genes do.
I suppose the difference is that in the 1930s there were state-driven campaigns to “improve“ the population, and these led to terrible consequences. What’s happening today is decentralised, and the result of consumer choice – which doesn’t necessarily mean it isn’t dangerous.