Can Humans Be Selectively Bred?

Eugenics is essentially selective breeding applied to humans. ... The word eugenics was coined by Francis Galton (1822-1911), an English scientist who also came up with the idea that people are shaped by both “nature” and “nurture”.

What is selective breeding in humans?

Selective breeding or artificial selection is when humans breed plants and animals for particular genetic characteristics. Humans have bred food crops from wild plants and domesticated animals for thousands of years.

Can humans be bred?

Probably not. Ethical considerations preclude definitive research on the subject, but it's safe to say that human DNA has become so different from that of other animals that interbreeding would likely be impossible.