Up For Debate: Prohibit Genetically Engineered Babies?

Up For Debate: Prohibit Genetically Engineered Babies?

By Newsy Staff

By Newsy Staff
April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018

Newsy partners with Intelligence Squared U.S. to restore critical thinking. In this debate, experts weigh creating genetically engineered babies.

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

In partnership with Intelligence Squared U.S., Newsy brings you a snapshot of "Up for Debate." In this episode, experts weigh in on creating genetically engineered babies. Does the science ensure an end to genetic diseases, or does it create a slippery slope to designer babies? Catch a new episode of the full debate Sunday at 9 a.m. ET.

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