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A Brave New World- China begins genetically modifying human embryos
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:20 am
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:20 am
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China has been ordered to ‘rein in’ scientists who have edited the DNA of human embryos for the first time, a practice banned in Europe.
In a world’s first, researchers at the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou confirmed they had engineered embryos to modify the gene responsible for the fatal blood disorder thalassaemia.
The team, led by Junjiu Huang attempted to head off fears of eugenics by claiming the embyos were ‘non-viable’ and could never had become babies.
But critics warned that China was becoming the ‘Wild West’ of genetic research saying it was the first step towards designer children and called for a worldwide ban on the practice.
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Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:22 am to NYNolaguy1
My money is on penis size as the first genetic modification.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:22 am to NYNolaguy1
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But critics warned that China was becoming the ‘Wild West’ of genetic research saying it was the first step towards designer children and called for a worldwide ban on the practice.
We (meaning all of humanity) are way beyond the first steps towards this eventuality.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:25 am to NYNolaguy1
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engineered embryos to modify the gene responsible for the fatal blood disorder thalassaemia.
Eventually this will be common, As it should. There should definitely be heavy regulation on this practice to deter unethical and dangerous attempts at modification but seriously, if this works, this type of research could end most genetic diseases.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:27 am to NYNolaguy1
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China has been ordered to ‘rein in’ scientists who have edited the DNA of human embryos for the first time, a practice banned in Europe.
This movement scares me a little, but I hope China told those EU pussies to EAD.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:29 am to GRTiger
If people actually think that major world powers AREN'T genetically modifying people...they're morons.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:30 am to GRTiger
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This movement scares me a little, but I hope China told those EU pussies to EAD.
They probably will... But knowing China, their end purpose would be to ultimately control it's populace by genetics. Everyone born with a purpose and a certain gene set. The book Brave New World was written around that exact premise.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:37 am to NYNolaguy1
This is what happens when a bunch of God-less heathens have a ton of money
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:41 am to SundayFunday
Agree. You can't tell humans no. Nuclear warfare should have taught us that. It is better to embrace it, and use it for the betterment of mankind.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:44 am to NYNolaguy1
Wow. I guess his name really will be Khan.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 10:56 am to NYNolaguy1
KAAAAAAAAHN!
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:19 am to junkfunky
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My money is on penis size as the first genetic modification.
Now Chinese have HUGE penis! Silly Americans!
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:35 am to LSUfan20005
BCC
Big Chinese Cock
Big Chinese Cock
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:40 am to NYNolaguy1
Asians need to be modified to drive better
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:54 am to NYNolaguy1
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China has been ordered to...
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