PGD has also been used for other controversial purposes, such as the birth if so-called savior siblings, destined from the moment of implantation not only to live their own lives, but also to serve as organ or cell donors for a sibling.

Jennifer A. Doudna
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PGD is used to select traits for future offspring. The use of PGD in society has come under fire for its potential misuse. The ability to create life starts with the fertilization of an egg. Research has found that it is possible to select traits that will become part of the next generation. This means that you could select for characteristics that will make your child more successful, whether it be their intelligence, athletic ability, or personality.

Source: A Crack In Creation: Gene Editing And The Unthinkable Power To Control Evolution

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