We can now read the whole genome of a fetus in the womb

Knowing the ins and outs of our children's genetic secrets before they are born could help reduce the likelihood of many diseases - but could it be misused?

[Olibelus]

Why does New Scientist oversimplify everything so much?

[mastermindedmind]

Is it just me, 'cause when I first saw the fetus in the thumbnail, it looks like it's driving.😂

[indiehippie]

Fetus? Human. Don't call people that. A person isn't something else just because the person is in the womb.

[Unmannedair]

Ok, ns oversimplified again. Second in-vitreo genetic therapy is an incredibly hazardous idea for both the mother and baby. Third, using this to justify termination sets a dangerous precedent for allowing genetics to become a tool for societal discrimination. That is an ethically dangerous statement to make for any scientist. I'm starting to become tired of new scientists cavalier attitude towards social issues. There are certain subjects that science should not be used on. I would have hoped that thermonuclear weapons would have taught us that.

[clone]

Yo didnt we have a movie bout this shit?