China imprisions scientists behind genetically engineered babies

[terry78]

China jails scientists behind first genetically engineered babies


We all knew this shoe was dropping at some point.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

Be sure that their researches will not be lost.

 

[Flash525]

If those babies are ever born, I’m sure they’ll rescue their ‘creators’ once they mature and acquire their superpowers.

 

[Teelie]

They were already born. The issue now is what kind of health defects are they possibly going to have growing up.

 

[Flash525]

They were already born. The issue now is what kind of health defects are they possibly going to have growing up.

Will they have health defects, or superpowers?

I haven't read the article. Mere speculation on my part.

 

[Teelie]

More likely defects than powers. It was meant to make them immune or at least reduced chance of getting HIV but there are uncertainties as to what other side effects might happen with the biggest concern being a shortened lifespan.