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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-43767/Worlds-GM-babies-born.html

>> No.4907695

>Altering the human germline - in effect tinkering with the very make-up of our species - is a technique shunned by the vast majority of the world's scientists.

>is a technique shunned by the vast majority of the world's scientists.

really?


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-43767/Worlds-GM-babies-born.html#ixzz21pfU9LjJ

>> No.4907696

maybe most of people are fearful but I don't believe most scientists are against improving our species modifying our gene pool

>> No.4907708

The issue is slippery slope.

Is being born blind a disability to be changed?
yes
Is being born short sighted a disability to be changed?
maybe.......
Is being born ginger?
Is being born black?

This is the issue, when do we stop?

I'd love us to add inherent immunity to all diseases to the human race, but what else do we change?

>> No.4907712

>>4907708

I don't care if people choose the color of their kids skin

>> No.4907718

>>4907708
>I'd love us to add inherent immunity to all diseases to the human race, but what else do we change?

fuck you we need population control.

>> No.4907738

>2001-05-05 13:51:56 UTC
>a hot story

>> No.4907739

>Geneticists fear that one day this method could be used to create new races of humans with extra, desired characteristics such as strength or high intelligence.
>Geneticists fear that one day this method could be used to create new races of humans with extra, desired characteristics
>Geneticists fear that one day
>Geneticists fear
>fear

I seriously hope you guys dont feel this way

>> No.4907762

>>4907739
>that feel when a 7' tall blond 175 iq super baby kills you to preserve resources

>> No.4911005

>>4907718
Best way of doing that is to install a mandatory birth control system in all women after they have their second child. If ther can cough up $250,000 to the government, pass an examination or one of their kids dies, allow them to have additional kids.