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Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider

NPR News·September 29, 2026·1 min read

Origin Genomics, a startup, aims to prove that editing disease-causing genes in human embryos could have benefits that outweigh the risks, despite the practice being illegal. The company argues that such technology could prevent inherited diseases, but faces significant ethical and legal hurdles. The debate over gene-edited babies continues as the startup pushes for reconsideration of current prohibitions.

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