Chinese scientists genetically modify human embryos

Chinese scientists genetically modify human embryos
In a world first, Chinese scientists have reported editing the genomes of human embryos. The results are published1 in the online journal Protein & Cell and confirm widespread rumours that such experiments had been conducted—rumours that sparked a high-profile debate last month

Italian company hopes to market synthetic eyeballs
Mhox hopes that the EYE project will spark some controversy to stir discussion about the future of technology augmenting and enhancing the human body.