RT Article T1 Mag, wat kan? Over genetische manipulatie* JF Koers VO 47 IS 4 SP 223 OP 234 A1 Schuurman, E. LA Undetermined YR 1983 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1936637502 AB In the course of the development of technology the ethical question as to whether indeed man "may” do all that he is "able" to do frequently rears its head. In this article ethical issues are raised with regard to the problems surrounding genetic manipulation. Various experiments in the field of genetics, the possibilities of application of these and the ethical responsibility of the scientists involved are discussed. Attention is directed especially at the genetic manipulation of man as in, for example, test-tube baby techniques. A stand is taken against experiments with aborted foetuses, test-tube babies and cloning. Manipulation of the total genetic composition of man is rejected unequivocally. DO 10.4102/koers.v47i4.1032