The Ethics of Genetically Editing Babies

<p>Ever since scientists created the powerful gene-editing technique Crispr, they have braced for the day when it would be used to produce a genetically altered human being. Now, the moment they feared may have come. What’s likely to happen next? We also look at the latest updates on a possible government shutdown. Guests: Jennifer Senior, an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, and Carl Zimmer, a science columnist for The Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/thedaily" target="_blank">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. </p><p>What do you think about "The Daily"? Please fill out our listener survey at <a href="https://nyt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePR7Q0Q970oUWEJ?rref=vanity" target="_blank">nytimes.com/thedailysurvey</a>.</p>