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15 April 2016

4267 GB adults surveyed

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'Gene editing' of fertilised human eggs could allow us to protect our offspring from certain diseases, increase intelligence and change bodily appearance. Which of the following do you think it would be OK to pre‑determine?

Conducted 15 April 2016

YouGov surveyed 4267 GB adults

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7%
55%
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31%
10%
'Gene editing' of fertilised human eggs could allow us to protect our offspring from certain diseases, increase intelligence and change bodily appearance. Which of the following do you think it would be OK to pre‑determine?

Conducted 15 April 2016

YouGov surveyed 4267 GB adults

By:
4%
7%
55%
4%
3%
31%
10%

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