The concept of genetically-modified children might sound unacceptable to some - but it could make a crucial difference to parents at risk of passing on life threatening conditions. ‘Designer babies’ might not be as far away as we think.

Guests:

Dr Kalpana Surendranath

Molecular Cell Biologist

Sarah Chan

Bioethicist, University of Edinburgh

Dr Kevin Smith

Bioethicist, Abertay University in Scotland

Natalie Kofler

Founding Director of Editing Nature

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