Genetically modified, or transgenic, plants and animals entered our lives long ago — first as food, and then as cultural controversy. Genetic manipulation techniques allow scientists to create organisms with desired qualities and conduct research on a vast range of topics, from obesity to cancer, brain development to longevity. Delicately, modification of the human genome is protected by a nexus of international regulations. It is a sensitive topic in bioethics. With “Designer Baby,” Pinar Yoldas imagines a future where “designer babies” become the norm, and having a genetically perfect child blessed with superior intelligence, strength, or beauty becomes the ultimate luxury good and status symbol.