Creating the “perfect” child in a lab |Designer babies
November 7, 2024
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<p>Welcome to our podcast, where today we're diving into a captivating topic: the intriguing journey of <strong>designer babies</strong>! </p>
<p>Have you ever wondered how far humanity has gone in the quest to create the “<em>perfect” child</em>? Join us as we trace the shadows of eugenics all the way back to the bizarre “<em>better baby</em>” contests at the Louisiana State Fair in 1908. </p>
<p>We'll uncover the controversial dreams of a sperm bank founded to engineer a super race of geniuses and reveal how cutting-edge CRISPR technology is now shaking things up in the gene-editing world. </p>
<p>Stay tuned for a thought-provoking discussion that’s sure to stir your imagination! You won't want to miss it! </p>
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