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[–] Draegur@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yyyyyyeahhh genetic modification has been a BIG NO-NO in trek canon since the 1990s eugenics wars, right...?

There are allowances for genetic therapies to treat medical conditions, but this probably falls outside of that realm just a bit.

[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

That didn't stop Bashir's parents. If regular parents can make it happen it for their below average child, a Dr Noonian Soong type will be all over it.