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2019-12-04 Science & Technology

China's CRISPR babies: Read exclusive excerpts from the unseen original research

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Posted by Skidmark 2019-12-04 06:14|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Health journalist JOHN NAISH fears advancing science is bringing the prospect of 'designer' babies ever closer to reality

Posted by Skidmark 2019-12-04 06:21|| 2019-12-04 06:21|| Front Page Top

It also changes our attitude towards new human life.

No longer would babies be welcomed as marvellous miraculous gifts, with the blessing of a life unmapped, full of hope and challenge.

I believe we passed that turn-off a while back.

Posted by Besoeker 2019-12-04 06:31|| 2019-12-04 06:31|| Front Page Top

#3 I think since people worked out there was some coincidence between sex and babies the miraculous bit has been a tad reduced.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2019-12-04 06:35|| 2019-12-04 06:35|| Front Page Top

#4 Considering the Chinese have only their own genetic pool to play with, I don't foresee greek Gods or wonder Women.

Posted by Dron66046 2019-12-04 07:16|| 2019-12-04 07:16|| Front Page Top

#5 ^They can't steal genetic material the way they steal tech?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2019-12-04 07:55|| 2019-12-04 07:55|| Front Page Top

#6 That's where Asian hubris will win over Mengelian mad tech. They cannot produce a caucasian or any non-mong looking baby and label it as genetically superior.

Posted by Dron66046 2019-12-04 08:31|| 2019-12-04 08:31|| Front Page Top

#7 Re #5:
um. no, the process would be significantly different. Haven't you seen those ads for "Asian brides?"

Posted by Mercutio 2019-12-04 08:33|| 2019-12-04 08:33|| Front Page Top

#8 Inevitable. Make your peace.

Posted by Iblis 2019-12-04 11:24|| 2019-12-04 11:24|| Front Page Top

#9 They can't steal genetic material the way they steal tech?

I hear that sailors in the port cities are donating.

Posted by Skidmark 2019-12-04 14:24|| 2019-12-04 14:24|| Front Page Top

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