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Does genetic modification go too far?

Advertisements have recently appeared on the New York subway, offering would-be parents the chanc...

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18.14 1 Dec 2025


Does genetic modification go too far?


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18.14 1 Dec 2025


Advertisements have recently appeared on the New York subway, offering would-be parents the chance to “genetically optimise” their future babies. So, what would this genetic modification involve, and would it be ethical to do?

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Professor of Medical Genetics at UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science, and Consultant Clinical Geneticist, Andrew Green.


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