Genetically Modified Humans?

Genetically Modified Humans? New Gene-Altering Drug Paves Way for Mass Modification







Mike Barrett
Activist Post

We’ve seen genetically modified mosquitoes, genetically modified plants,
and genetically modified cows, but could we soon be dealing with our
own genetic alterations – genetically modified humans? As the months and
years pass, scientists seem to be getting closer to ‘manufacturing’
humankind, with some of the most recent ‘advancements’ revolving around a
new approved drug therapy that is designed to ‘correct genetic errors’.

Glybera, the drug which was approved in Europe on November 1, was
created to combat against a rare disorder leading to disrupted fat
production. Those suffering this rare disease possess what scientists
describe as a damaged gene; the drug is meant to repair the damaged
gene.

While the drug is only meant to be given to 1 or 2 out of every million
people, it paves way for further experimentation into the field of
biotechnology and human alteration. Soon, doctors may be giving out
drugs to treat any ‘defects’ in genes, whether it be for the so-called
‘fat’ gene or another instance where a damaged gene is present. It could
even apply to purported ‘criminal’ genes
that are said to predict an individual’s future ‘life of crime’. It
may sound crazy, but scientists are already making even more serious
moves that will alter or ‘create’ humankind.

Further Genetically Modifying Humanity

Although gene-altering drugs are indeed helping to
pave the way for further human genetic modification, it is only a single
move in the game. Just a few months ago, we reported on the very first
group of genetically modified babies
being ‘created’ in the United States. The scientists stated that 30
babies were born using genetic modification techniques. In addition, 2
of the babies tested were found to contain genes from a total of 3
different parents. Genetecists state that this genetic modification
method may one day be used to create genetically modified babies “with
extra, desired characteristics such as strength or high intelligence.”

Interestingly enough, that day may come sooner than expected – at least for some of us. Even leading scientists are now
pushing for selective breeding based on genetic makeup, ‘handpicking’
genes of offspring, and even developing cloning technology to ‘grow’
human hybrids and other bizarre experiments.

While gene-altering drugs and GM babies may appeal to the general
public, scientists and biotech companies heavily funded by the
government have been working on achieving a much larger feat
-genetically modified humans in the form of ‘super soldiers’. These GM
humans go beyond even the imagination, not requiring food or sleep to
perform Olympic-style physical feats, while being able to regrow limbs
that were destroyed by enemy fire.

The fact is that humankind has been moving toward a genetically altered
existence for some time now, unknown by the general public. While the
mainstream media will have you believe that drugs to repair damaged
genes is the answer, no one really knows the kind of dangers that could
come with such advancements. We’ve already seen how genetically modified
foods can cause tumors and even early death - why wait to see what happens when altering the human genetic code.

Source:-
http://www.activistpost.com/2012/11/genetically-modified-humans-new-gene.html