Designer Babies

The ethics of 'gifted' genes: are we on the road to Gattaca?

Recent research out of the UK has identified a genetic 'general academic achievement factor'. Does this pave the way for genetically testing babies for intelligence?

Julian Savulescu, The Conversation
· Aug 03, 2015 · 05:30 pm
Why China won’t listen to Western scientists about genetically modifying the human embryo

Many people in China are opposing international standards, citing cultural differences.

Akshat Rathi, qz.com
· Jul 04, 2015 · 10:00 pm
Genetically engineered athletes could be heading our way soon

A breakthrough in genetic of the human embryo raises the question of whether we want to create designer babies with greater athletic abilities.

Professor David Bishop, The Conversation
· May 26, 2015 · 04:26 pm

World's first genetically modified human embryo raises ethical concerns

The first case of genetically engineering a human embryo to cure a congenital disease is a technical breakthrough but raises troubling ethical questions.

Hannah Brown, The Conversation
· Apr 29, 2015 · 06:28 am