But turning people who prevent key scientific research taking place into heroes is a mistake. It is using aggression instead of arguments. We get the facts and then judge their moral consequences. There is a danger, without realizing it or even without intending to, that we turn against science. The mapping of the human genome showed a revolutionary future for genetic medicine, which can transform our health prospects.
Biotechnology can make medicine better and more effective.
It can improve food production, even in the developing world. It can help clean up the environment. Biotechnology offers the possibility of an essential change in medicine. From diagnosis and therapy to discovery and prevention. People cannot only expect to live longer but also to lead a better life.