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“The time to talk about it [genetic engineering to improve a baby's genes] in schools and churches and magazines and debate societies is now. If you wait, five years from now the gene doctor will be hanging out the MAKE A SMARTER BABY sign down the street.”

Quote by Arthur Caplan

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Arthur Caplan is a renowned bioethicist and professor, born in 1950. He has extensive research and teaching experience in the field of bioethics, particularly in clinical ethics and bioethics. Professor Caplan has held teaching positions at several academic institutions and has promoted bioethics education globally. more

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