Gene Editing and CRISPR: How Far Should We Go? | Above the Noise

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Gene Editing and CRISPR: How Far Should We Go? | Above the Noise

In late 2018, a Chinese researcher revealed that he created the first ever genetically edited babies. He altered the DNA of twin girls before they were born. In response, the world kind of went nuts, raising HUGE bioethical questions. When is gene editing OK? How far is too far when altering life itself?
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