60 minutes. Made to order [genes]
Description
Presents a brief history of modern selective breeding from the establishment of the first sperm bank in southern California to the present explosion of internet-based marketing of genetic traits by commercial sperm banks. Discusses the social implications of such selective options being available to those able to pay for them. Morley Safer reports.
Runtime
13 min
Series
Subjects
- Genetic engineering (37)
- Fertilization in vitro (4)
- Human reproductive technology (14)
- Sperm banks (1)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2001
Database
Alexander Street
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