genetic-preservation-arks

The text introduces deep-space arks designed to store genetic material and records as a safeguard for future evolutionary and genetic research.

1 chapter across 1 book

Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh

Chapter 20

This chapter details the controlled birth and early care of genetically engineered infants within a highly monitored artificial environment, highlighting the successes and failures of genetic experimentation. It also explores the broader context of genetic preservation and manipulation on Cyteen, emphasizing the role of Reseune in safeguarding genetic diversity and planning for humanity's long-term evolutionary future. The narrative underscores the tension between rapid, intelligent genetic engineering and the natural evolutionary processes it seeks to replace or augment.