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Since the birth of Louise Brown in 1978, embryo research and the concept of ‘designer babies’ have captured the public imagination. This raises a number of ethical questions, including whether we have the right to fertility, how far it is acceptable to plan what kind of child to have, and what is acceptable to do with an embryo in the pursuit of research. These issues are fast evolving: each year, new debates, case studies and technologies have enlivened my classroom atmosphere and inspired many students to explore dissertations in these areas. These resources examine some of the key philosophical ideas behind the debates, from a range of perspectives.