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“Of course it is a very simple matter to identify genes which might modify intelligence or memory and start thinking about whether you want to enhance a human, and the next generation is going to have to deal with that issue. Should we be trying to enhance humans rather than trying to educate them and so on?”

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Robert Winston
Robert Winston

Robert Winston is a renowned British reproductive medicine expert, scientist, television presenter, and politician. Born on July 15, 1940, in London, he made pioneering contributions to assisted reproductive technology, particularly in infertility treatment and embryo research. As a professor at Imperial College London, he gained international fame for his work on IVF and endometrium. He also hosted popular BBC science documentaries like 'The Human Body' and 'Superhuman.' Knighted in 1995, he serves in the House of Lords. Winston is dedicated to making science accessible to the public and advocating for scientific ethics and education. more

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