Scientists get 'gene editing' go-ahead

[northy]

UK scientists have been given the go-ahead by the fertility regulator to genetically modify human embryos.

It is the first time a country has considered the DNA-altering technique in embryos and approved it.

The research will take place at the Francis Crick Institute in London and aims to provide a deeper understanding of the earliest moments of human life.

It will be illegal for the scientists to implant the modified embryos into a woman.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35459054

[Uniquemind]

Where did the embryos come from?

[Porpoise101]

This is so cool!!! It's about time!

[Microcosm]

This should be very interesting. The opportunity with which they are now presented is of the kind that could actually and profoundly change the way we view humans in the embryonic stages. They could save lives with this sort of thing.

[Judean Zealot]

This is pretty cool. :D

[Shiny Moon]

If this is with the purpose of saving lifes or trying to give someone a "normal" life quality, I'm ok with this.
I only hope this is not the first step of some kind of future GM human elite.

[northy]

If this is with the purpose of saving lifes or trying to give someone a "normal" life quality, I'm ok with this.
I only hope this is not the first step of some kind of future GM human elite.
It is for medical research only I think.
Where did the embryos come from?
Leftover from IVF and donated.

[sqishy]

I've been hearing that the 'designer babies'/GM humans idea is certainly off the table, so if it's being used for investigation into advanced medicine/healthcare (which is a yes), then go for it.

[tovaris]

Who doesn't want a designed child?