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'Dr. Frankenstein' speaks about genetic editing of babies: "I am the most important scientist on the planet. They are preparing an attack against me"

Chinese scientist He Jiankui spent three years in prison after 'creating' three genetically edited babies. Back in the ...
Nature

Embryo Screening and the Ethics of Human Genetic Engineering

What if you could screen embryos for diseases before they became babies? What if you had the power to choose the traits your baby would have? Would you use it? These practically polar opposite ...
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Genetically engineered babies: Start-up working on technology, report says

(NewsNation) — A Silicon Valley startup is drawing scrutiny for allegedly attempting to genetically engineer human embryos. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the company Preventive is working ...
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Are Humans Wise Enough to Control Their Genetic Destiny?

Almost 100 years ago, Carrie Buck was raped, labeled an “imbecile,” and sterilized by order of the state — all in the name of genetic progress. Today, we no longer use that word, but the dream of ...
The Conversation

South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing

Françoise Baylis is affiliated with the International Science Council, the UNESCO World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST) and the Royal Society of Canada. Update ...