Mmastodon HealthHealth first seen 1 d ago, last 43 min ago, peak #2
Embryo screening and gene editing debate heats up
Original: Baby DNA tests and embryo screening are advancing fast. IVF can already test embryos for some chromosome problems and in
Advances in reproductive genetics are drawing attention as IVF clinics already screen embryos for chromosome abnormalities and inherited diseases. Polygenic embryo screening, which predicts traits from many genes, remains scientifically uncertain, while CRISPR and base editing have reignited ethical debate over heritable gene editing. Commenters are weighing the medical promise against the risks of designer babies and unequal access.
Why now: Rapid progress in embryo genetic testing and gene-editing tools is renewing public debate over the ethics of editing human heredity.
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