Scientists refute genetic modification of twins claim made by Chinese researcher

A Chinese researcher claimed to have created the first genetically-edited babies, but many in the scientific community has condemned his claim and authorities in China have also ordered an investigation.  

CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.

A Chinese researcher has shocked the scientific community when he claimed to have created the first genetically edited babies--twin girls born as part of an experiment to create HIV resistance by altering DNA in embryos during in-vitro fertilization.

The researcher in question, He Jianku, said he is affiliated with Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, and is the lead scientist on the project.

[xinminli]

This is really BAD news for APPLE, great news for Google! We humanoids will only use Android phones in the future. Just Sold my Apple shares today!

[stevencui]

That reminds me of the movie Gattaca. I feel like this precedent will limit the evolution of human beings, there will be less random gene mutations cuz all the babies can be "designed" now. Also, those poor people who cannot afford a genetic modifications will have chances for evolution, but will they get enough social resources (money, food, spouses) to inherit their genes
since most of the social resources will belong to those genetic modified people.

[uasakura]

I do feel that it is an experience that is good for human, but once this technology is really proven to be safe and no side effects. It needs a rule stating, only life threatening or serious harm to natural born baby can go through with this surgery. Say if the baby is definitely suffer after birth, then I think this can be helpful...

[rishimohammed]

Man going to far when the world come like birdbox people would want to know why this is madness man shouldnt play god

[fharrison]

We are about to become human-droid then Android, and we are still talking about gen modification too risky duh

[userscnamesux]

Noah, perfect in all his generations? Next hybrid Giants, will they have souls? Can they be Saved?

[kikkasluca]

I want a baby that Glow at night so I don't lost him 😁

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[Realistic]

Annunaki trying to restrict our powers and minds God given gifts!

[Realistic]

This is called evolution for all those who disagree we were ment for greater things not just to live in die! We have a mind so use it help humanity reach evolution

[Realistic]

I approve this time for humans to evolve and unleash our powers our minds are being kept naive dumb we cannot move forward unless we try new things!

[gracesue]

Messing with DNA =
Messing with the Creator GOD of the Bible !!