Genetic Modification: The Real Age Of X-Men Has Begun

New techniques for editing genes will revolutionize the world around us. They could also change what it means to be human. AJ+ explains how the technology to modify DNA works and why some scientists are worried.

[KnuxTube]

This is absolutely fascinating beyond belief. It should be studied at a high priority and exploited as much as possible, in my opinion. It is a tool and like any tool should be used. Something like this could save so many lives especially in poorer, heavily diseased countries.

[supremeleader]

Rich People will find a way to take advantage of this.

[snipervictim]

I have seen this movie before it was called Star Trek the wrath of Khan well here we go. The eugenics wars in a town near you .

[blancalevine]

This must be the nuclear energy of my generation... Powerful, mysterious, and many people are afraid of using it...

[RichardVrong]

I am here already so I couldnt care less about genetical engineering. I want to know for sure if they can change me, the now me not the pre born me.

[jordan]

So would u be able to alter ur dna after you were born? Or does it only work if u use it on embryos

[racineg]

I'd like to order some rapid healing abilities with a side of heightened sense...super-sized and don't skip out on the spider senses. mkay...thanks.

[gelgoorx]

Bad idea, anyone saw i am legend? Besides whos to say superhumans wouldn't eventually want to get rid of normals? History shows humans werent to kind to other similar species im the past.

[GreedVasily]

They've probably already begun in some basement already trying to compete country to country.