The more religious a person is, the more likely they are to oppose genetic engineering that could enhance minds and bodies, and help babies suffering from genetic diseases.
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, many US adults oppose the application of breakthroughs in bio-engineering.
"In general, the most religious are the most wary about potential enhancements," says Pew.
Those who score high on an index of religious commitment are more likely to oppose gene editing to reduce the risk of disease in babies, brain chip implants to improved mental abilities and synthetic blood transfusions to improve physical abilities.
Religious people often believe such interventions "would be meddling with nature and crossing a line that should not be crossed", says Pew.
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