[DIYbio] Re: Privately funded designer babies

Why don't you guys grow an authentic Neanderthal baby instead, I'm sure there would be far fewer ethical objections plus it avoids the Frankenstein-ian experimentation on a human genome.  The genomic data is solidly available and many of the 'improvements' you're going for are already characteristics of Neanderthals  (+30-50% muscle strength, higher bone mass, better looking to a Ms. Shrek, etc).   

I'm sure every bro-idiot in Texas would love the idea of having a beefier Neanderthal body part, so the market opportunity is definitely there.

On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 10:12:13 AM UTC-8, Max Berry wrote:
First, Cathal, I don't think designer babies are ...

 
On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 12:13:21 PM UTC-8, Nathan McCorkle wrote:
Has anyone here seen this article?

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/612838/the-transhumanist-diy-designer-baby-funded-with-bitcoin/



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