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Guardian 15 Nov 2017 | 'Scientists make first ever attempt at gene editing inside the body'

Discussion in 'Other health news and research' started by Sasha, Nov 15, 2017.

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    Sasha Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Read the rest here: https://www.theguardian.com/science...diting-inside-the-body?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
     
    Sasha, Nov 15, 2017
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    Esther12 Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Never mind curing an illness, when do I get my mutant X-men powers? We can be GODS!!!

    Actually, it's more likely that those with control of this technology will turn the rest of us into docile servants, to cure us of all our distressing and unwanted thoughts. We must destroy them now, for the sake of our children!

    [I haven't read the article yet].
     
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    Samuel Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    this one uses zinc fingers, which we have talked about. it seemed slightly speculative at the time. that it is being tested is encouraging.

    the title is slightly misleading.

    hope this guy gets healed.
     
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    Barry Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    You can be sure some despot somewhere already has that in mind.
     
    Barry, Nov 15, 2017
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