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DESIGNER BABIES ARE HERE — SO WHY AREN'T WE TALKING ABOUT IT?

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While human prenatal genome editing, which involves editing the DNA of a fetus visible inside the womb, has not happened yet as far as we know, the societal implications of the technology are still vast. The technology offers a chance to address cellular disease processes early and prevent symptoms from ever appearing. However, there are many ethical issues with using the technology. This article presents a summary of the many issues surrounding human prenatal genome editing and how it may affect society in the future.