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A reflection of an embryo through hands posed against light to show an imaginary womb in this picture filed on 22nd July, 2014 .
Imagine a world where parents can artificially choose the genetic make-up of babies who are intelligent, smart, good-looking, and devoid of any hereditary disease. These desires might be possible if the scientific advancements in genetic editing technology continue at an accelerated pace and our society resolves the ethical concerns associated with the potential abuse of this technology.
"The gene is passed, and we have no control over it today. But soon, with the progress in genetic modification, you will have control over the genes, including those of your unborn child," said Shanker Goel an Indian space scientist and former secretary at the department of ocean development, ministry of earth sciences. He said that genetically designed babies "Will soon be a reality" for humans.
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