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    4. The public’s views on the future use of synthetic blood substitutes

    Synthetic blood substitute for much improved physical abilities Respondents to the Pew Research Center survey read the following statement: “New developments are creating the possibility of using synthetic blood substitutes to increase the oxygen level in a person’s bloodstream, giving them increased speed, strength and stamina. Right now, this man-made substitute for blood is being […]

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    2. U.S. public opinion on the future use of gene editing

    Gene editing giving babies much reduced risk of serious disease Respondents to the Pew Research Center survey read the following statement: “New developments in genetics and gene-editing techniques are making it possible to treat some diseases and conditions by modifying a person’s genes. In the future, gene-editing techniques could be used for any newborn, by […]

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    2. U.S. public opinion on the future use of gene editing

    Gene editing giving babies much reduced risk of serious disease Respondents to the Pew Research Center survey read the following statement: “New developments in genetics and gene-editing techniques are making it possible to treat some diseases and conditions by modifying a person’s genes. In the future, gene-editing techniques could be used for any newborn, by […]

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    4. The public’s views on the future use of synthetic blood substitutes

    Synthetic blood substitute for much improved physical abilities Respondents to the Pew Research Center survey read the following statement: “New developments are creating the possibility of using synthetic blood substitutes to increase the oxygen level in a person’s bloodstream, giving them increased speed, strength and stamina. Right now, this man-made substitute for blood is being […]

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    4. Buddhist educational attainment

    Buddhists are roughly on par with global averages in their levels of educational attainment. They have 7.9 years of schooling, on average, compared with the global average of 7.7 years for all groups, and 12% have earned post-secondary degrees, compared with 14% of all adults globally. An above-average share of Buddhist adults ages 25 and […]

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    5. From plastic surgery to vasectomies: Public opinion on current human enhancement options

    While some types of potential human enhancements may seem like science fiction to observers not immersed in the world of biotechnology, there are any number of enhancements already available to the general public today. From laser eye surgery to teeth whitening, modern human enhancements are widely known today. The theme of “everyday enhancements” arose first […]

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