So, I'm curious about viruses and such. I know that some ancient viruses are present in our DNA- that is, they altered our DNA to a small, benign degree.
As genetic engineering becomes more widespread, (a good thing, in my opinion, what with all the medical benefits), could terrorists/governments/idealists create a virus which would actually alter the DNA of a fetus to make it inhuman when born?
I ask about fetuses because it seems to me that an adult infected by this virus could simply die due to the immense changes- whereas a fetus might develope along new lines.
If this is possible, it could mean that entire groups of people could be altered after several generations into one group's idea of perfect. Imagine the ability to make any populace completely Christian with a virus. Extremist Muslim.
Or a furry.
As genetic engineering becomes more widespread, (a good thing, in my opinion, what with all the medical benefits), could terrorists/governments/idealists create a virus which would actually alter the DNA of a fetus to make it inhuman when born?
I ask about fetuses because it seems to me that an adult infected by this virus could simply die due to the immense changes- whereas a fetus might develope along new lines.
If this is possible, it could mean that entire groups of people could be altered after several generations into one group's idea of perfect. Imagine the ability to make any populace completely Christian with a virus. Extremist Muslim.
Or a furry.
What falls away is always, and is near.
Also, I am not pretending to be female, this profile picture is my wonderful girlfriend. XD
