Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider
Origin Genomics aims to prove that the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: Sep 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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