Science and Discovery

Human Embryos

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A split cinematic image symbolizing the ethical debate around gene editing, showing a DNA helix and human embryo on one side, and a hopeful future with diverse people on the other.
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What are the ethical considerations of gene editing technologies?

Two new studies are using base editing on human embryos, a practice legal in the UK and US.

Marcus Cole·August 14, 2026