Crikey, I go to sleep for 7 hours and look what happens....
Genetically altered humans produced;
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1312000/1312708.stm
Scientists have confirmed that the first genetically altered humans have
been born and are healthy.
....
Genetic fingerprint tests on two one-year-old children confirm that they
contain a small quantity of additional genes not inherited from either parent.
And also;
'Tractor beam' technology advances;
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1310000/1310771.stm
A "tractor beam" that can reach out, trap and move objects has been
developed by British scientists.
....
Scientists believe it will be an invaluable tool for manipulating parts of
living cells or components of micro-machines.
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The fact that these children are healthy is a big blow to those who would
ban such research based on safety concerns. While it's probably early days
yet in these childrens' lives, it might force a rethink among those who've
used this excuse as a "comfort zone".
James...
"If you can't take a little bloody nose, maybe you ought to go back home and
crawl under your bed. It's not safe out here. It's wondrous, with treasures
to satiate desires both subtle and gross. But it's not for the timid."
-Q, Star Trek:TNG episode 'Q Who'
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