If genetic science can slow down aging, can it also accelerate it?

Subject: If genetic science can slow down aging, can it also accelerate it?

Date: Sun May 14 07:12:49 2000
Posted by Corene Lemaitre
Grade level: nonaligned School: None
City: Wayne State/Province: PA Country: USA
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 958302769.Ge

Message:


I'd like to know just how far genetics could be used to manipulate human 
beings in order to create and maintain social order.  For instance, it 
could be a real problem if human beings started living longer, in terms of 
providing for the elderly.

Re: If genetic science can slow down aging, can it also accelerate it?

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