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Thred Daily – Gene-editing and designer babies explained

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Dressing your baby up in a Gucci bodysuit is one thing, but deciding their eye colour before birth is another.

Jess gives us a rundown of the scientific breakthroughs and potential benefits of gene-editing, as well as guiding us through the moral minefield of designer babies.

Don’t’ forget to let us know your thoughts on the controversial topic in the comments.

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