Chinese researcher claims to have created gene-edited twins

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

I'm kind of on the fence about it. On one hand, there could be problems later on, due to the issues mentioned in the second article. But on the other hand, if the technique is refined and perfected, it could lead to creating natural immunities to many diseases, especially genetic ones. It's a double-edged sword, to be sure, with potential for both great good and horrible exploitation. The trick is in knowing how and why to use it wisely.

Pretty much agreed. I had to study CRSPR in college and the technique is truly amazing. If I remember correctly they have recently and successfully cure sickle cell anemia is adults recently. I think everyone is for curing disease, but I think most people will draw the line at designer babies, bc this is where it may lead and very well could lead to two different classes of society.