DESIGNER BABIES, knock-out mice, and genomics. Knock-out mice have been around for a while: genes deleted (or added) for research purposes. The debate about designer babies is hotting up because it is feasible. Monkeys generated from a mix of five embryos have been created. Mending genetic defects by gene therapy is already a reality. We are staring at the (inevitable) emergence of eugenics for the Human 2.0. It is not how but when.
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Nigel Fleming
September 21, 2022