The First Experiment 'Editing' Human Embryos

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Published on May 3, 2015 5:00:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w_VbJfZmQ4

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The first experiment to edit DNA in human embryos has already begin, according to a paper which has dubious reliability. If true, this presents a huge ethical issue-- is it right to remove and edit certain parts of an embryo's genes if it means a healthy baby? Is this the road to "designer" babies?

Kim Horcher discusses with Christina Ochoa (Science Educator, host of KnowBrainer) and Phil Torres (Entomologist, host of AJ TechKnow)!

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/23/us-science-embryos-idUSKBN0NE2A320150423

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