Worlds First Genetically Modified Babies Created in USAnthony Gucciardi, Contributor The GM babies were born into women who had trouble conceiving their own children. In order to birth the babies, extra genes from a female donor were inserted into the womens eggs before they were fertilized. After conception, scientists fingerprinted 2 of the one-year-old children and confirmed that they inherited DNA from 3 adults one man and 2 women. What this means is that due to inheriting these extra genes through the genetic modification process, they will now be able to pass them along to their offspring. In other words, these genetically modified babies if allowed to mate with non-GM humans could potentially alter the very genetic coding of generations to come. Genetecists state that this genetic modification method may one day be used to create babies with extra, desired characteristics such as strength or high intelligence. Many experts are now speaking out against the announcement, including leading fertility experts and major organizations. John Smeaton, national director of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, said: It is a further and very worrying step down the wrong road for humanity. Explore More: 