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Wellcome Funds $13M Synthetic Human Genome Project

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The rush to create artificial human DNA opens dangerous doors that cannot be closed once opened, with no effective way to prevent bad actors from weaponizing this technology. The project essentially puts the building blocks of human life into a test tube, raising fundamental questions about who owns synthetic body parts and genetic data. Despite promises of medical benefits, the technology could lead to enhanced humans and biological weapons that threaten humanity's future.


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