Human genetic modification experiment in Oregon shows promise, risks, experts say

Human genetic modification experiment in Oregon shows promise, risks, experts say | OregonLive.com: "Future generations could be stripped of mutations like hereditary blindness or maternal diabetes, after a breakthrough study at Oregon Health & Science University. But the new technique is also one short step from genetic design of future generations, says Marcy Darnovksy of the California-based Center for Genetics and Society. "These powerful new technologies have a whole bunch of wonderful and appropriate uses – and a number of ways they can be misused." "