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Seeker's Thoughts: The Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Designer Babies: Navigating the Fine Line Between Progress and Peril

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Introduction: A Brave New World?In 2018, Chinese scientist He Jiankui shocked the world by announcing the birth of the first genetically edited babies—twin girls allegedly resistant to HIV. The backlash was swift: scientists condemned the experiment as reckless, governments called for stricter regulations, and ethicists warned of a slippery slope toward "designer babies."Yet, this was just the beginning.With breakthroughs like CRISPR-Cas9, IVF g…
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Seeker's Thoughts broke the news in on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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