Poll of the Day > CRISPR gene-editing is interesting and crazy to think about..
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WastelandCowboy 08/12/19 5:00:35 PM #1: |
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-call-for-do-over-for-rules-on-creating-crispr-babies/
Just the idea of being able to tweak the DNA of embryos so that they're able to live a healthy life without the possibility of living a life with genetic disorders that are inheritable from their parents or to edit the DNA so the embryo grows into twins (if the parents are dead-set on having twin girls) is definitely the realm of the future. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KeijiMaedaTiger 08/12/19 5:01:55 PM #2: |
My fridge has a CRISPR drawer.
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Mead 08/12/19 5:22:32 PM #3: |
Its a tricky thing to experiment with morally though which is bottlenecking research
If mistakes are made or unexpected problem arise from altering the genes of a person it affects not only them for life but also their entire lineage going forward --- If they drag you through the mud, it doesnt change whats in your blood ... Copied to Clipboard!
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captpackrat 08/13/19 8:06:54 PM #4: |
Crispier babies?
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LinkPizza 08/13/19 8:23:12 PM #5: |
I think we talked to somebody that knew a lot about this on another board...
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Clench281 08/13/19 9:42:11 PM #7: |
hey I'll be doing this. well, not with human babies
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LinkPizza 08/13/19 9:43:31 PM #8: |
Clench281 posted...
hey I'll be doing this. well, not with human babies Was it you we talked to on the other board? --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Clench281 08/13/19 9:45:02 PM #9: |
I post like twice a year so probably not
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