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Chinese Scientists Claim To Have Genetically Modified Human Embryos

Posted by samzenpus on from the super-babies dept.

Annanag writes: There were rumours — but now it's been confirmed. Chinese scientists have attempted the ethically questionable feat of genetically modifying human embryos. The scientists try to head off ethical concerns by using 'non-viable' embryos, which cannot result in a live birth, obtained from local fertility clinics. The study is a landmark — but also a cautionary tale.

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  1. You thought cheap labor was scary... by Tablizer · · Score: 3, Funny

    Now we gotta compete with 1 billion people having IQ's of 300 and people skills.

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    Table-ized A.I.
  2. Re:No points for second place by thesupraman · · Score: 4, Funny

    Perfect!
    Now, from what I can tell, the majority is China followed by India India. I would suspect both are pretty much good with this, and more.

    Here is my bet.
    In the good ole US of A, this will quietly/'secretly' be used to build beefier quarterbacks and taller execs.
    In Asia this will be publicly used to treat congenital diseases.

    The US will scream in horror at what Asia is doing.

    Have a nice day.