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==Transhumanist==
==Transhumanist==
Many transhumanists see genome editing as a potential tool for human enhancement. Australian biologist and Professor of Genetics David Andrew Sinclair notes that "the new technologies with genome editing will allow it to be used on individuals to have  healthier children" – designer babies. According to a September 2016 report by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in the future it may be possible to enhance people with genes from other organisms or wholly synthetic genes to for example improve night vision and sense of smell. <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genome_editing Genone Editing]</ref>
Many transhumanists see [[Genome Editing]] as a potential tool for human enhancement. Australian biologist and Professor of Genetics David Andrew Sinclair notes that "the new technologies with genome editing will allow it to be used on individuals to have  healthier children" – designer babies. According to a September 2016 report by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in the future it may be possible to enhance people with genes from other organisms or wholly synthetic genes to for example improve night vision and sense of smell. <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genome_editing Genone Editing]</ref>