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this post was submitted on 23 Apr 2026
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Didn't we only stop RDNA experiments on humans? Like, nobody is gonna make a "designer baby" but don't we still do shit like give flies extra wings?
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/08/06/nx-s1-5493448/gene-editing-human-embryos-designer-babies
Looks like they're starting it up again
Heed my warning science: If we start making flying purple babies, we will bring upon the wrath of the one eyed, one horned, flying purple people eater.
And we can choose to use AI only in certain domains as well.
China has been doing designer babies(to some extent) for over a decade now
Yeah, CRISPR came along so now that's what everyone is into.
By using IVF in vitro method you can pick traits for your baby.
That's incorrect. What is allowed is DNA screening, however there is no editing of DNA.