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Gene Editing

Better babies through biotechnology

Gene Editing

Genetically Modified Babies Are Ethically OK

A U.K. bioethicist makes the case for deploying CRISPR gene-editing to modify human embryos in the next two years.

Ronald Bailey | 11.26.2019 10:15 AM

Look for it at your local supermarket soon

Gene Editing

E.U. Regulators Can't Detect the Gene-Edited Crops They Banned

The difference between two identical genes—one edited and the other a natural mutation—is entirely metaphysical.

Ronald Bailey | 7.23.2019 3:40 PM

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Genetic Engineering

The Case for Designer Babies

We already give our kids music lessons, braces, and tutoring. Why not also give them better genes?

John Stossel | 6.12.2019 1:01 AM

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DNA

Stossel: Don't Be Scared of Designer Babies

Gene-editing technology will eventually allow parents to alter their future offspring's intelligence, height, eye color, and more. And that's worth celebrating.

John Stossel and Maxim Lott | 6.11.2019 9:30 AM

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Designer Babies

Gene-Edited Kids Can Be Safely Released into the Wild Human Gene Pool

Despite bioethical handwringing, they pose no special risks to future generations

Ronald Bailey | 4.4.2019 2:40 PM

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Crops

Elizabeth Warren Wants to Break Up Monopoly Seed Companies

The presidential hopeful doesn't realize that government biotech crop regulation helped to create the monopoly in the first place.

Ronald Bailey | 4.2.2019 2:20 PM

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CRISPR

First Gene-Edited Crop Coming to a Store Near You

Great news for consumers and farmers.

Ronald Bailey | 3.19.2019 10:45 AM

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CRISPR

Should We Be Worried About How Gene-Edited Kids Will Affect Future Generations?

A new international commission will consider the pros and cons of human genome editing.

Ronald Bailey | 1.25.2019 11:15 AM

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Eugenics

Government-Enforced Eugenics Is Always Wrong

Parents, not bureaucrats, have the moral authority to decide whether to gene-edit prospective progeny.

Ronald Bailey | 1.11.2019 1:20 PM

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Genetic Engineering

Biohacking, CRISPR, and Genomic Freedom with Josiah Zayner

Tune in and participate in Reason's livestream interview tonight.

Zach Weissmueller | 12.17.2018 4:00 PM

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Designer Babies

Is Gene-Editing Babies Now 'Monstrously Immoral'?

Flinging around such terms is not helpful and does not advance the debate.

Ronald Bailey | 11.29.2018 4:00 PM

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CRISPR

First Genome-Edited Babies?

If it's safe, then it's ethical. No need for a global moratorium.

Ronald Bailey | 11.26.2018 2:35 PM

Gene Editing

In Defense of "Designer Babies"

Why we should not let fears about inequality stand in the way of technological progress that could potentially make the next generation healthier, happier, and smarter.

Ilya Somin |The Volokh Conspiracy | 11.11.2018 5:15 PM

CRISPR

Adventures in Home Biohacking with CRISPR

I made antibiotic-resistant E. coli in my kitchen, and the world didn't end.

Ronald Bailey | 5.31.2018 12:00 AM

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CRISPR

Don't Overregulate CRISPR Genome Editing

"Governments should follow the principle of regulatory parsimony," two bioethicists argue.

Ronald Bailey | 4.19.2018 5:00 PM

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Science

It's OK to Edit Your Kids' Genes

Ronald Bailey | 10.15.2017 6:00 AM

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CRISPR

CRISPR and the Dawn of the New Biotech Revolution

Cures for HIV/AIDS and specifically targeted antibiotics

Ronald Bailey | 5.3.2017 12:15 PM

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FDA

Scientifically Absurd Proposed FDA Regulations on Genetically Improved Livestock Should Be Withdrawn Immediately

"If DNA is a drug, then all life on Earth is high."

Ronald Bailey | 1.25.2017 12:45 PM

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Designer Babies

Designer Babies and Human Enhancement: Ronald Bailey Lectures in Moscow

Also most babies will be created using skin cells and the bioethics of radical life extension

Ronald Bailey | 8.30.2016 1:25 PM

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Gene Editing

Mom and Dad and Mom Know Best

Three-parent babies are now possible. Congress should get out of the way.

Ronald Bailey | 5.1.2016 12:00 PM

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Gene Editing

Should the Government Stop You from Gene Editing Your Kids?

Ordering people to reproduce in only government approved ways is tyrannical and unethical.

Ronald Bailey | 2.26.2016 1:30 PM

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Eugenics

Should You Be Allowed to Gene Edit Your Kids?: New at Reason

State mandated eugenics is always evil.

Ronald Bailey | 2.26.2016 1:30 PM

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