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Gene Editing Sparks Global Debate on Ethics and Hybrids

5/12/2025

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Advancements in gene editing are stirring ethical debates, as Professor Krishanu Saha cautions against the creation of hybrids, or chimaeras, from diverse species, including humans. The potential for enhanced animals and synthetic humans looms large. A global summit is set to explore the profound implications these technologies hold for human integrity and bioethics.

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Advancements in gene editing are stirring ethical debates, as Professor Krishanu Saha cautions against the creation of hybrids, or chimaeras, from diverse species, including humans. The potential for enhanced animals and synthetic humans looms large. A global summit is set to explore the profound implications these technologies hold for human integrity and bioethics.