When discussing dominant and recessive genes with my mom, she asks about recessive genes eventually becoming "extinct."
Cory: That's unlikely. We'll have complete control of baby's genes before then, I'll bet. There are already plenty of experiments that will lead to successful human genetic engineering.
Amy: What are you guys even talking about? Like you can make a baby look how you want before it's born?
Cory: Yeah, there's the possibility that phenotypes like eye colour will eventually be purchased as options on a new baby.
Amy: So you just go to the doctor when you're giving birth and say, "hey, can you sprinkle some magic dust on my baby and give it blue eyes? Here's a thousand bucks."
Cory: No, not like that.
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