This course explores the legal and ethical challenges posed by advancements in reproductive technologies and genetics. Topics include the law and ethics of buying and selling sperm, eggs, and embryos, sperm donor anonymity, surrogacy, embryo disposition, posthumous reproduction, wrongful birth and wrongful life, genetic testing and the obligations of family members to disclose genetic risks, gene editing, the intersection of genetics and criminal justice, and the ownership of genetic tissue and data. Through case studies, legal opinions, and scholarly articles, students will critically evaluate how new and emerging technologies reshape legal frameworks and push ethical boundaries in modern society.
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