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What do doctors think about genetic engineering? is it immoral?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Geeze: I can't speak for all doctors. HealthTap is here to provide medical education/ information. People are likely to have different opinions on the matter - but I am not sure an ethical debate is best for this forum.

Answered 5/23/2015

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