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Designer Babies: How and Ethical Concerns

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What Are Designer Babies?

Babies with genetically modified traits selected by parents

What Are Designer Babies?
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The Science Behind It

  • CRISPR-Cas9 allows precise editing of DNA sequences
  • Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) screens embryos
  • Over 20,000 gene edits possible in current research
  • Success rate varies by gene and technique used
The Science Behind It
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Potential Benefits

  • Could eradicate 7,000+ known genetic disorders
  • May increase lifespan by preventing age-related diseases
  • Enhance immunity against viruses and cancers
  • Reduce healthcare costs for genetic conditions
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Ethical Concerns

  • Risk of creating genetic inequality between rich and poor
  • Possible unintended consequences in edited genomes
  • Who decides what traits are 'desirable' or 'normal'?
  • Could lead to loss of genetic diversity in population
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Future and Regulation

  • Currently banned in many countries including most of Europe
  • China reported first gene-edited babies in 2018
  • UN calls for global moratorium on heritable genome editing
  • Need for international standards and oversight bodies
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