Scientists proceed with caution towards new gene mutation technology

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We ought best to leave certain things in natures hands!

"A powerful new technology could be used to manipulate nature by changing a species gene pool through reproduction, and it has scientists proceeding with caution"

"Because the technology has the potential to alter entire populations on a global scale scientists are proceeding with caution. The Harvard group is calling for public debate on the wisdom and safety of the technology before moving forward. “Ethically I think it's an open and shut case. A slam dunk. That if you’re going to be taken actions that potentially affect the world, the world has a little voice in this”

"scientists say they have a plan B if something goes wrong. “We can release a second drive that will undo that alteration and restore it pretty close to exactly the same sequence as it was originally”

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/09...new-gene-mutation-technology/?intcmp=features
 
Scientists say that if this tech goes awry, it could mean accidental extinction for entire species, or unpredictable gene re-mutations spreading cross-species

And then we end up with a bunch of freaks running around in Spandex with superpowers, led by a psychic in a wheelchair!
 

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