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The quest to create genetically modified babies is getting a reboot

Genetically engineered humans may still sound like science fiction. But there's a new push to edit the genes of human embryos to eliminate diseases and enhance characteristics parents value.

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Rob Stein
Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.