CRISPR-Cas9 and Designer Babies: The Ethical Debate (Part 59- CRISPR in Gene Editing and Beyond)

<p>The advent of CRISPR-Cas9 technology has revolutionized genetic engineering, offering unprecedented precision and ease in editing the DNA of living organisms. While this breakthrough has the potential to eradicate genetic diseases and improve human health, it has also ignited a fierce ethical debate, especially concerning the possibility of creating &ldquo;designer babies.&rdquo;</p> <h1>Designer Babies: A Controversial Concept</h1> <p>The term &ldquo;designer babies&rdquo; refers to the idea of genetically modifying embryos to enhance or select specific traits, such as intelligence, physical appearance, or even disease resistance. While this concept has been a staple of science fiction for years, the rapid advancement of CRISPR technology has brought it closer to reality, sparking ethical concerns.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@bansalroohi/crispr-cas9-and-designer-babies-the-ethical-debate-part-59-crispr-in-gene-editing-and-beyond-bf040eac674e"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>