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Gene Editing: Promise vs. Ethics (video)

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Scientists are intrigued about the potential: wiping out mosquitoes that carry malaria, treating sickle-cell disease, and preventing babies from inheriting life-threatening disorders. But at what point should nature be allowed to simply “take its course”? Ned Barker from the Associated Press explores the debate sparked by the promise of the gene editing tool.