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UN panel warns against 'designer babies' and eugenics in 'editing' of human DNA

UN panel warns against 'designer babies' and eugenics in 'editing' of human DNA

Oct 06, 2015, at 02:23 pm

New York, Oct 6 (IBNS): Warning that rapid advances in genetics make "designer babies" an increasing possibility, a United Nations panel on Monday called for a moratorium on "editing" the human genome, pending wider public debate lest changes in DNA be transmitted to future generations or foster eugenics.