This story at CNN mentions a genetic mutation that has created a baby boy who is amazingly strong. Apparently scientists have created this mutation in mice to create "super-mice" but this boy supposedly got the genes through natural processes. The story discusses using research based on this gene to help people with wasting diseases, but you have to wonder what will happen to this baby as he grows up. Will his life be drastically shortened due to heart problems? There's almost no mention of that question in the story.
Also what about when athletes start abusing related drugs? Will this cause problems like steroids do now?
Posted by Tom Nugent at June 25, 2004 09:34 AMIt looks like they've updated this since you first read it Tom. It mentiones worry over future heart problems now in the fourth from the last paragraph.
Posted by: Bill Coate at June 25, 2004 03:04 PM