For the first time scientists have edited an embryo's DNA to change hereditary genes that would cause deadly heart disease. In time, doctors may well be able to edit any part of an embryo's genetics. Should this become the case, which of the following comes closest to your view? | Daily Question

For the first time scientists have edited an embryo's DNA to change hereditary genes that would cause deadly heart disease. In time, doctors may well be able to edit any part of an embryo's genetics. Should this become the case, which of the following comes closest to your view? Published on 3 August 2017 → Survey conducted on 3 August 2017 on 3299 GB adults

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Humanity should fully embrace this new technology and try to remove as many undesirable genes as possible

21%

Humanity should implement this technology carefully and restrict it only to the most serious genetic conditions

56%

Humanity should put a complete ban on this technology

7%

Don't know

16%

Humanity should fully embrace this new technology and try to remove as many undesirable genes as possible

21%

Humanity should implement this technology carefully and restrict it only to the most serious genetic conditions

56%

Humanity should put a complete ban on this technology

7%

Don't know

16%