Our world is changing faster than we can keep up with, science and technology have been in a constant state of revolution for the last three decades. And for the biology community, the next big step appears to be in the realm of genetics. The day humans are able to alter our own genetic instructions is one that is coming rapidly. So the question must be asked, do we - or rather should we - have the right to genetically engineer a “more superior” breed of humans.

It was New Year’s morning, snow was falling down on every object, turning them white with their touch. I sat on the living room couch, thinking about my decision I said yes to. “What was it going...