# Cancer-Free Children Genetically-Modified Infant Stirs Up 'Designer Baby' Concerns By Rurac Andreea | Published 2009-01-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-child-programmed-not-to-have-cancer References: [guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/jan/10/pgd-baby-debate-breast-cancer) Yesterday, at the [University College](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-bristol-1) hospital in London, a woman gave birth to a baby girl that's being hailed as a 'designer baby.' She developed from an embryo that was screened specifically to ensure that it was free from the BRCA1 gene that indicates a strong possibility for breast cancer. A female born with the BRCA1 gene has a 50-85% chance of developing breast cancer. This baby girl had a long family history of breast cancer, and in June of last year, her mother met with specialists to undergo the screening process. "We felt that, if there was a possibility of eliminating this for our children, then that was a route we had to go down," says the mother, who wishes to remain anonymous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Designer Baby Trend:** The increasing use of genetic screening techniques to create babies free from disease-causing genes presents opportunities for personalized healthcare and targeted gene therapies. - **Genetic Screening Trend:** The use of genetic screening to identify and eliminate disease-causing genes in embryos opens up possibilities for reducing the risk of inherited diseases and enhancing the health of future generations. - **Cancer Prevention Trend:** Advancements in genetic testing and gene editing technologies offer potential for preventing hereditary diseases like breast cancer and promoting overall health and well-being. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can leverage genetic screening techniques and personalized medicine to provide tailored treatments and preventive approaches for patients. - **Biotechnology Industry:** The biotechnology industry can further develop genetic screening technologies and gene editing tools to enable the creation of disease-free embryos, advancing the field of reproductive medicine. - **Pharmaceutical Industry:** The pharmaceutical industry can explore new avenues for developing targeted gene therapies and preventive medications based on genetic screening results, revolutionizing disease prevention and management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revolutionary Genetic Testing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetic-testing-services.md) - [Cancer-Combatting Engineered Bacteria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staphylococcus-epidermidis.md) - [Humanized Baby Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanized-baby-formula.md) - [Free Cancer-Identifying Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-comprehensive-cancer-network.md) - [Branded Pregnancy Scans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnancy-scans.md) - [AI-Generated Baby Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator1.md) - [AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-of-hope.md) - [Breast Cancer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-cancer-center.md) - [Cell-Based Breast Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-based-breast-milk.md)