At this moment, there are scientists in laboratories throughout the world testing highly-funded theories regarding the pre-altering of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) prior to conception in an effort to give newborn human babies an opportunity to live long, disease-free lives. Scientific data seems to suggest that a large percentage of Idahoans would support such testing if it meant having the opportunity to get the upper hand on aging and diseases like cancer.

My daughter texted me last week from Seattle where she's a junior at the University of Washington. She reached out to tell me that she was going to be watching my favorite film of all time in her science class. She remembered me making her sit through the film numerous times growing up, but hadn't watched it in years.

Should more companies in Idaho assist with funding such testing, or do you believe that human life should be left to chance when it comes to disease?

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Gattaca was released in 1997 and starred Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawk. The futuristic, science-fiction film is about the science behind the genetic engineering of human beings. The movie does an incredible job of introducing the idea of manipulating an unborn child's DNA to create a sort of designer baby, one that may grow and thrive with a low risk of developing certain disorders, conditions, and illnesses.

Those who are against such controversial topics such as cloning, would have similar issues with what people in the scientific field refer to as "DNA editing." A Pew Research report from 2022 found that Americans are practically divided when it comes to the topic of genome altering. Many believe these scientists are "playing God," and that attempting to alter something as natural as the process of childbirth by someone in a white coat in a lab could have serious consequences.

Should more companies in Idaho assist with funding such testing, or do you believe that human life should be left to chance when it comes to disease?

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