Scientist claims he helped create world's first genetically-modified babies

In a video posted on YouTube, Chinese scientist He Jiankui announced to the world that he successfully used the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to modify the DNA of two embryos before birth, essentially creating the world's first genetically modified humans. #CNN #News

[JadedForever]

When china said they have done 2 babies. It's actually means they have edited hundreds

[trantuan]

Girl: mom how i was born ?
Mom: no, you are made from China.

[WhimWams]

They aren't the first, don't be fooled.

[albertgreen]

This is actually good reporting. I didn't hear any opinions at all except from actual experts close to the issue. Good job CNN. I didn't know you had it in you.

[mariecharles]

To me it sounds like everyone is hating on this man because he did it before they could

[darkenergy]

Lulu & Nana the twin babies are the ancestors of new humankind.

[ryanmax-grappler]

He is as famous as the first person to create the wheel. He changed the world in many ways. I see military applications in this. Maybe supersmart dogs that a highly intelligent. A soldier with eagle eyesight and incredible strength

[AntidoteSONGS]

So it was dangerous a year ago but now we are hoping for an mRNA based vaccine (similar to CRISPR) for Covid-19.

[thesecretguy]

We're looking forward to its mass production.

[really]

Everyone who disagrees with this either has watched too much anime/Star Trek or is jealous that they will be inferior to an actually superior form of humans. I welcome it. No more disease, longer lifespans, it’s a blessing

[lazarusblackwell]

It's the fear of the unknown that is slowing down human progress

[uzumakipongzei]

salty American, if it's not theirs then its wrong

[athorpe]

Mom my who's passed now said " One day mans going to create something that will scare them to death."She maybe right.May she RIP.

[kizermason]

As long as the family gave consent then I say it's ok

[yaseengaffoor]

Genetically modified humans are unethical, says the person eating seedless grapes

[CosmicAnthem]

The free world seems to respond saying that men are not co-creator with divine design.

[yournamehere]

Knowing this makes me happy to be aged over 70

[VoidVesper]

Why suppress the genius?
I say edit the hell out of people dammit!

[o.joei.b]

I feel bad for the edited generation. Never will be original..

[ElohimBenYehuda]

The descendants of that babies will make world. Without hiv