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Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?

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April 24, 2026

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Should we use #geneediting to make better babies?

Gene editing could prevent devastating diseases before birth and reduce suffering, but critics warn it could lead to “designer babies” and deepen inequality. Others argue the answer is not banning the technology, but regulating it so the benefits outweigh the risks.

Watch now to hear Marcy Darnovsky, Amy Webb, Françoise Baylis, and Dr. George Church debate.

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