Controversial World-First Project To Create Human DNA From Scratch Takes First Steps

Image credit: Freepik via Freepik. Article by Dr. Russell Moul. IFLScience – June 27, 2025.

Researchers have begun working on a new, controversial project to produce human DNA from scratch. It is believed to be the first of its kind effort which, if successful, could lead to new treatments for many diseases or open the door to things like climate-resistant crops. The subject of creating human DNA, otherwise known as synthetic human genome engineering, is extremely thorny. Wrapped up with a profound sense of scientific potential and deep ethical uncertainties, the field has been neglected for decades. […]

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