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Everybody talks about designing babies: 'We're going to have high intelligence, blue eyes and blue hair'
Croatia🏛️ Politics2 days ago

Everybody talks about designing babies: 'We're going to have high intelligence, blue eyes and blue hair'

The article discusses recent advancements in genetic editing technology, specifically the ability of scientists at Columbia University to edit human embryos with remarkable precision. This development has sparked debate among experts, particularly in Croatia, where ethical and legal concerns are emphasized. Nina Gelo, a clinical embryologist at KBC Zagreb, highlights the difference between American and European approaches, stating that the concept of 'designer babies' is not acceptable in Europe and would not be legally allowed. Morana Brkljačić, head of the Ethics and Deontology Committee at the Croatian Medical Council, warns that such techniques could lead to practices resembling eugenics if used beyond treating genetic diseases. The article notes that while some American scientists see potential for improving traits like intelligence or physical appearance, most scientists believe these practices will not be globally accepted unless they serve medical purposes.

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Everybody talks about designing babies: 'We're going to have high intelligence, blue eyes and blue hair'

The article discusses recent advancements in genetic editing technology, specifically the ability of scientists at Columbia University to edit human embryos with remarkable precision. This development has sparked debate among experts, particularly in Croatia, where ethical and legal concerns are emphasized. Nina Gelo, a clinical embryologist at KBC Zagreb, highlights the difference between American and European approaches, stating that the concept of 'designer babies' is not acceptable in Europe and would not be legally allowed. Morana Brkljačić, head of the Ethics and Deontology Committee at the Croatian Medical Council, warns that such techniques could lead to practices resembling eugenics if used beyond treating genetic diseases. The article notes that while some American scientists see potential for improving traits like intelligence or physical appearance, most scientists believe these practices will not be globally accepted unless they serve medical purposes.

Bias read (Center): While the article presents the controversy around genetic editing and includes perspectives from Croatian experts who emphasize ethical and legal boundaries, it does not clearly favor one side over another. It provides balanced viewpoints from both scientific and ethical standpoints without overtly褒

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