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This article is to study that biotechnologists may create designer babies with the development of biotechnology in the future and to analyze the relationship between creation of life and bioethics. The term ‘designer baby’ first appeared in 2004. The term was not defined on a scientific basis, but was coined by a journalist. A designer baby is a human embryo which has been genetically modified, usually following guidelines set by the parent or scientist, to produce desirable traits. This technology of genetic editing is the subject of ethical debate, bringing up the concept of genetically modified ‘superbabies’ to interbreed with and eventually replace modern humans. No matter how well scientists conduct their research with good intentions, they should stop it themselves if their work can lead to destruction of the natural order. Man wants to live a long life without a disease. But manmade technology should not break the order of society. In order to concentrate on research on biotechnology that can cure incurable diseases and serious diseases without violating bioethics, laws, institutions and ethical frameworks should be created to make an environment for stable research.