The first experiment to edit DNA in human embryos has already begin, according to a paper which has dubious reliability. If true, this presents a huge ethical issue– is it right to remove and edit certain parts of an embryo’s genes if it means a healthy baby? Is this the road to “designer” babies?
Kim Horcher discusses with Christina Ochoa (Science Educator, host of KnowBrainer) and Phil Torres (Entomologist, host of AJ TechKnow)!
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