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> Scientists are now contemplating the creation of a synthetic human genome, meaning they would use chemicals to manufacture all the DNA contained in human chromosomes.
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> The prospect is spurring both intrigue and concern in the life sciences community, because it might be possible – if someone were able to create a totally artificial genome – to implant that genome into embryos and create human beings without parents.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/14/science/synthetic-human-genome.html