Human Genome Project

In 1976, the first successful genetic manipulation took place on mice. Scientists almost always test genetic manipulations on small animals first, such as rats. Then they work their up to trying manipulations on dogs, monkeys (animals closest to the genetic background to humans), and eventually humans. Scientists reached a breakthrough to fund their research in November 2001, when they successfully managed to genetically alter a baby monkey that had successfully carried a jellyfish gene in his genome. All of the years of work scientists had put into research became worth it in 2008. Dr. Jacques Cohen reported the first modification in a human genome. He produced two babies from the DNA of two mothers. This was the first genetic modification that worked in humans that resulted in a healthy child. Although this altercation could do good, over 90% of people say that it is wrong to try and increase ability in a child, or in their words, "creating a superhuman".