What are some examples of modern day eugenics practices?

One "recent" example: Before ombama care, having a predisposition (read: genetic variant causing a disease) would put you in the category for having a pre-existing condition. As a result, you would have higher insurance or non at all. read more

One "recent" example: Before ombama care, having a predisposition (read: genetic variant causing a disease) would put you in the category for having a pre-existing condition. As a result, you would have higher insurance or non at all. read more

However, some wonder if modern day attempts to eradicate hereditary disorders equate to eugenics. One complication of genetic testing for the purpose of disease eradication is that, in practice, a particular ethnic group will likely be involved due to shared ancestry. read more

The term eugenics as it pertains to humans was first coined by Sir Francis Galton in 1883. Eugenics gained popularity throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as some scientists incorrectly believed that many human behaviors, like alcoholism or social dependency, were solely the product of genes, independent of environmental influences. read more