The quest to create genetically modified babies is getting a reboot Genetically engineered humans may still sound like science fiction. But there's a new push to edit the genes of human embryos to eliminate diseases and enhance characteristics parents value.

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August 5, 20254:03 PM ET
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The quest to create genetically modified babies is getting a reboot
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Genetically engineered humans may still sound like science fiction. But there's a new push to edit the genes of human embryos to eliminate diseases and enhance characteristics parents value.