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Gene-Edited Babies Debate Heats Up

Updated 2026-09-29 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Origin Genomics is pushing for reconsideration of the ban on gene-edited babies, arguing that the technology's benefits could outweigh its risks. The debate has sparked renewed interest in this controversial field.

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Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
2026-09-29 17:00 UTC
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