A Pew Research survey finds that 72% of people in the U.S. say that changing a fetuses genetic characteristics to treat a serious disease or condition is an appropriate use of medical technology, while 27% say it goes too far. Whereas, only 19% think it would be appropriate to use gene editing to increase a baby's intelligence.
This 2018 study shifts its language as compared with the 2016 research study, which focused on fetuses and embryos rather than infants.