The first babies genetically engineered to be free from disease could be born in Britain within three years, scientists claimed today. A project at the University of Newcastle has already created 10 human embryos, each containing the DNA from one man and two women. It is hoped the research will lead to cures for serious hereditary illnesses including muscular dystrophy and epilepsy. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

There's enough controversy about creating "perfect" babies, what about parents who want to create babies with selected defects? picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

Artificial wombs and experiments on human embryos grown in the lab will be commonplace and no big deal ethically in 30 years, several scientists predict. They envision a scenario just like test-tube babies, which shocked us 30 years ago but now are fairly routine and acceptable to most people. picked by deEPCHIll 1 month ago

Ethicists are becoming increasingly concerned that embryo screening is becoming a popular trend in determining a baby's gender. This process, originally intended to detect medical problems, is now performed in 42% of clinics without being medically warranted. Is blond-hair, blue-eyes screening next? picked by ybne1else 2 years ago

Why does "Brave New World" pop into my head when I read this? picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

The urge to cuddle and coo when presented with a baby turns out to be an innate response prompted, at least in part, by the structure of an infant's face. picked by MandolinOrange 6 months ago

It's always helpful to step back and take a look at things from an objective perspective, especially when we are personally involved. picked by Zoock 1 year ago

The "Police Mum" stepped up to the plate to help feed babies separated from their mothers after the May earthquake.

Follow up to this story picked by suebe 2 months ago

Newborn babies in Japan who can't make it round to visit all their relatives can now send them proxies instead - cuddly bags of rice. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

RNID has made a statement that deaf people should be able to select an embryo that will be born deaf and throw out ones that would be able to hear. RNID does not speak for all deaf people and some are saying that the statement is taken out of context. That they want the right to implant embryos that are deaf when that is the only viable embryo. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

Dr Reddy said: "Fake crying is one of the earliest forms of deception to emerge, and infants use it to get attention even though nothing is wrong." picked by readingitall 1 year ago

The experimental transplant procedure marks the first time infants have received hearts from infant donors who had been taken off life support. picked by afroMOSHI 1 week ago

Scientists have identified a gene which leads children to have higher IQs if they are breastfed picked by Proverb 10 months ago

We've already seen and been disgusted by sexy underwear and clothing for young pre-pubescent girls. Now babies don't have to feel left out. Now you can purchase high heels for your infants from 0-6 months. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

A blood test showed one mother had a blood alcohol content of 0.19 percent, while her newborn baby girl had 0.20 percent BAC. Doctors said the baby was in a serious condition. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Babies born in the spring could be less intelligent because of the effect of pesticides, doctors warn. A study of more than 1.5 million children clearly showed that those conceived in the summer — when pesticide use is at its highest — are less clever than other youngsters. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

From the world's smallest surviving baby: 21 weeks and six days and weighing 10oz to the 44 pound Baby!

Pretty amazing stuff! picked by doggylives 4 months ago

"The babies, believes Tatyana, were taken at birth to have their organs and stem cells harvested as part of a sickening but highly lucrative international trade." picked by digitalgimpling 2 years ago

A couple from Manitoba province, Canada lost custody of their children when it was found about their attempts to impose Nazi beliefs and racists feelings on their children. Two children, a seven-year-old girl and a two-year-old boy were removed from their parents and are cared by the local Child and Family Services. picked by maxriter 2 months ago

The “quiverfull” movement is a small but growing conservative Protestant group that eschews all forms of birth control and believes that family planning is exclusively God’s domain. picked by NoKidding 2 years ago