This course from Harvard University introduces the law and ethics surrounding reproductive technology and explores the moral implications of future genetic enhancements.

With today's technology, the reproductive material required to facilitate procreation and improve human life can be bought and sold like a commodity.

People struggling to have a baby can choose from a catalog of sperm and eggs stored in huge cryobanks across the world.

Cutting-edge research in human genetics has opened the door to incredible human enhancements and enabled the mixing of human and animal genetic material.

This course by Professor Cohen teaches you how to apply legal reasoning to tackle some of the biggest legal, medical, and ethical questions in reproduction and human genetics.

I. Glenn Cohen is a professor of law at Harvard University and is one of the world's leading experts on bioethics, reproductive technology, and health law.

Cohen served as a lawyer for the U.S. Department of Justice, and his award-winning work has appeared in renowned legal, scientific, and public health journals.