The Rising Storm by Doug Dandridge

Author:Doug Dandridge [Dandridge, Doug]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
ISBN: 9781490533193
Amazon: 1490533192
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2013-06-24T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

The human genome was found to be very plastic, able to accept great manipulation, to a point. We were able to extend the human lifespan, increase strength and intelligence, to make the human being a better example of a sophont species. We were able to get rid of genetic defects that had plagued humankind through the ages; schizophrenia, bipolar, diabetes, heart disease. There were limits of course. When we went too far with intelligence we found new forms of madness. When we increased strength and speed we ended up decreasing lifespan, except in the case of exceptional genomes. And lifespan? Ah, lifespan. There was a natural limit, despite our manipulation. It seems that a human is only supposed to live so long, despite all our attempts at extension. We were scientists and physicians, but we soon found that we were not God.

Memoirs of the Human Genome Project, Imperial Year 172.

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