Baby To Be Born Without the Gene For Breast Cancer

manoftin writes to tell us that next week a baby will be born without the gene for breast cancer, according to the BBC. "But he said that, in this case, not carrying the BRCA1 gene would not guarantee any daughter born to the couple would be unaffected by breast cancer because there are other genetic and environmental causes. Dr Alan Thornhill, scientific director of the London Bridge Fertility, Gynaecology and Genetics Centre, said: 'While the technology and approach used in this case is fairly routine, it is the first time in the UK that a family has successfully eliminated a mutant breast cancer gene for their child. It is a victory for both the parents and the HFEA that licensed this treatment.'"

damn you

[nawcom]

Ayyy there wait one god-lovin minute!! You can make God-n-baby Jesus's decisions for dem!!! You damn city slickers er goin da hell yah hear?!?!?! If God wants someone da have tit cancer they'll have it!! You city slickers n yer crazy scientific method... *spits in empty faygo bottle*

big deal

[commodoresloat]

Most babies are born not wearing any jeans at all!

Re:Tough choice

[aztektum]

I want to adopt a 25/yr old w/ his own apartment and steady job.

Re:We need gene engineering like this

[Cassius Corodes]

Mod parent up, I've just come back from the future.

Re:Tough choice

[Anonymous Coward]

After reading your post, I realized that I am the creepy guy in my office. Oh my God. Oh my God. I need a drink now.

Re:Tough choice

[morgan_greywolf]

I've already adopted a 25/yr w/her own apartment and a steady job. It's not all it's cracked up to be. Trust me.