'Gene editing' of fertilised human eggs could allow us to protect our offspring from certain diseases, increase intelligence and change bodily appearance. Which of the following do you think it would be OK to pre-determine? | Daily Question

'Gene editing' of fertilised human eggs could allow us to protect our offspring from certain diseases, increase intelligence and change bodily appearance. Which of the following do you think it would be OK to pre‑determine? Published on 15 April 2016 → Survey conducted on 15 April 2016 on 4267 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Choosing the colour of hair

4%

Choosing a higher level of intelligence

7%

Choosing immunity from certain diseases

55%

Choosing high athletic abilities

4%

Choosing elements of character

3%

None of these

31%

Don't know

10%

Choosing the colour of hair

4%

Choosing a higher level of intelligence

7%

Choosing immunity from certain diseases

55%

Choosing high athletic abilities

4%

Choosing elements of character

3%

None of these

31%

Don't know

10%