Top Ten Trends

The Top Ten Biotech Trends for the 21st Century

1. By 2020, we will decipher the human genome, the blueprint of our DNA.
2. Genetic solutions to human ills will be highly prized intellectual property.
3. New biotech drugs will save countless lives and eliminate many diseases.
4. We will create designer babies with altered genes to enhance their capabilities and eliminate unwanted characteristics.
5. We will learn to turn on and off certain genes to influence performance and health.
6. The convergence of biotech and computers will accelerate the genetic redesign of all living things.
7. We will learn to clone organs to enhance health and longevity.
8. Privacy issues about access to individuals' genetic data will cause conflicts among people, business, and governments.
9. Careers, relationships, and opportunities will be influenced by genetic heritage.
10. Biotech for human enhancement will be the most profitable industry in the 21st century.