“Claim: Scientists now able to alter human DNA”
(Headline from Drudge Report)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/exclusive-jawdropping-breakthrough-hailed-as-landmark-in-fight-against-hereditary-diseases-as-crispr-technique-heralds-genetic-revolution-8925295.html
“A breakthrough in genetics – described as “jaw-dropping” by one Nobel scientist – has created intense excitement among DNA experts around the world who believe the discovery will transform their ability to edit the genomes of all living organisms, including humans.
For the first time, scientists are able to engineer any part of the human genome with extreme precision using a revolutionary new technique called Crispr, which has been likened to editing the individual letters on any chosen page of an encyclopedia without creating spelling mistakes. The landmark development means it is now possible to make the most accurate and detailed alterations to any specific position on the DNA of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes without introducing unintended mutations or flaws, scientists said”
genome sequencing
Genetically Modified Babies
IVF baby born using revolutionary genetic-screening process
Scientists Revolutionize Creation of Genetically Altered Mice to Model Human Disease
Full article is linked below the two quoted paragraphs.)
“This breaks down the definition of model organism,” says Wang, a postdoctoral researcher in Jaenisch’s lab. “So now, even with limited resources, any animal with established embryo manipulation procedures could be the subject of genome engineering. With many of the animals’ genomes that have been sequenced, we could use this technology to establish efficient genetic manipulations in more species, to study the unique biology of each, and to learn more about evolution.”
Thus, Wang, Yang, and Shivalila have used CRISPR/Cas to create mouse models only, but the team is excited broaden its application to other animals.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130502131716.htm
World’s First Genetically-Modified Babies Born in the United States
Has anyone else seen other articles about this, or anything on TV news?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-43767/Worlds-GM-babies-born.html
What in the world is going on? 