British bid to genetically modify human embryos

This is intriguing stuff, though I'm not sure what the ethical concerns revolve around. This is supposed to be research into preventing defects during embryonic development, right? I don't see the problem with that. Reducing the risk of developmental defects and complications during birth... I can only see that as being a good thing. Isn't it any parents' wish for their child to be healthy and happy?

Someday people will realize they'd have to dump all that "ethics" BS to cure most diseases to healthily live past 100. The soooner the better.

No. Stop. Respect Limits. Just because you can do things doesn't mean you should be doing things. Nuclear weapons also are a limit and reflect the human need to keep walking over lines in the sand that shouldn't have been crossed. You'd think we would have learned by now. Sigh

@sf2k I agree, but think it's too late. Biological engineering, DNA editing, whatever, is a reality now. Those who stand to gain the most from it, the richest and most powerful, know how it could give them and their offspring even greater advantages. I have zero sense we'll see any chance for a meaningful dialogue on the ethics of this; once again the elite will make the decisions for us. I echo your sigh.

Sad thing is when stuff like this hits the news its just window dressing for what they have been doing behind closed doors for ages.