The Fox network, creators of "Joe Millionaire," "Fear Factor," and "The Simpsons," is developing a reality show that will culminate in the birth of the perfect human, sources say. The show is tentatively titled "Building the Perfect Babies."
Volunteers will undergo an arduous screening process to screen out propensities for major diseases, allergies, baldness, mental disorders, and obesity. The four top selected males and females will then provide gametes that will undergo additional rigorous screening before fertilization. Fertilized embryos -- one male, one female -- will be carried to term by the female donors, who will have the option to date and marry their male counterparts as they see fit. There is a possibility that additional genetic engineering may be applied to the gametes or embryos as they develop to ensure they receive the best possible genetic patterns and growth environments.
The weekly show will trace the volunteers' journey through the process and is expected to generate high emotional and scientific interest worldwide. It will culminate with two live (with 7-second tape delay) births broadcast on Fox sometime in 2006, with continued followup tracking the children's development.
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