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    engineering to create “designer babies.” Some people believe that these could be used to rid the human species of genetic diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's, and some kinds of cancer. Others believe that designer babies could lead to a new kind of classism. I believe that we should not use genetic engineering to create “designer babies” because Crispr, the method used for genetic engineering, has not yet been refined enough to be used safely in humans, and the babies being modified don’t have

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    choice of creating designer babies, in which parents can attend a clinic and have their baby genetically modified with certain desired traits, including the baby’s physical and mental attributes. Many disregard the idea in the sense that the practice is forbidden; only God should be able to choose a baby’s traits, and doing so would essentially be playing God. However, I respectfully disagree and, in fact, support the idea where parents have the ability to choose the traits of their baby to improve their

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    Designer babies could be smart enough to be in the top 40% of America’s SAT scores. If we start picking babies genetics, they could live longer and be smarter, with no diseases, illnesses, or disorders. People could pick what gender, personality type, hair color, and even intelligence level their child has. In the book The Giver, they have designated birthmothers and they design what the baby looks like so no one looks the same. These designer babies could have a positive or negative effect on the

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    Designer babies would be okay if they were strictly used to prevent serious disease instead of having this procedure done even though their child doesn't have medical conditions. People are misusing this benefit of preventing disease. Designer babies overall need to be banned because the baby losses total value of individuality, they create a huge gap in society and it can cause termination of the embryos. Designer babies are unethical because the child has no

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    having a baby was like looking through a menu at some fancy restaurant. Imagine being able to choose how a baby will look and act. As mind-boggling as it sounds, scientists and researchers came across an unbelievable discovery: it is possible to design and edit a baby however a person may like. Hanson asserts that personality, gender, appearance, intelligence, hair color, and height can be changed using technology that was originally used for animals (Hanson). These babies are called designer babies

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    Should designer babies be allowed? Introduction In my case study I will be discussing should designer babies be allowed? I will be looking at what designer babies are, how would they be achieved? as well as the pros and cons of designer babies. I will also review the possible effects that having designer babies has. Explanation of designer babies A designer baby is the word used to describe the act of genetically modifying the genes of babies. They can also screen embryos for any disorders and

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    flock towards the new shiny device or complex idea, imagining all the wonderful benefits it will produce. What they do not know is the terrible consequences that come with the product; one such technology is being used to fabricate Designer Babies. Having Designer Babies may create a multitude of benefits, but they only blind people to the possible dangers that they produce; social and unethical problems are bound to develop. According to the American Pregnancy Association, “Preimplantation Genetic

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    word ‘designer’ usually referred to an upscale and fashionable handbag or clothes, but with this technology that alters the genes of children to make super babies that are immune to genetic diseases. The word ‘designer’ now refers to these super children that are believed to have a better chance of succeeding and a longer lifespan with their genes engineered. This might sound good, but every good thing also has its perks. There are unknown problems or even diseases that could come from designer babies

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    continues to advance, scientists have found ways for parents to edit the characteristics and genes of their children. This includes the ability to determine and change gender, diseases, personalities, and looks. With further advancements, designing babies could potentially ensure immunity from diseases and mental illnesses for future generations. The editing of a human genome would prevent suffering and hardship. Although this new technology could ensure a better life for an individual, the possibilities

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    A designer baby is genetically engineered baby. In other words designer baby is an edited human examples are parents’ choice of eye color, skin color the child being smart or active. The first designer baby was created in the year 2000. A designer baby can also not contract diseases you can genetically make the baby be immune to a family disease or any certain diseases. What are the benefits of having a designer baby? A good thing of having a designer baby is that the baby won’t have any problems

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