For just a moment, let's take a small break from the perils of politics and school for some exciting, fascinating, and major news that recently rocked the world of science: for the first time, scientists were able to fix/edit a disease-causing mutation in human embryos. The embryos produced were healthy.

This is important for a variety of reasons. For one, it involves the genetic engineering of a human being in order to avoid a harmful disease.

And now, the questions that come along with such a breakthrough. Is it ethical, or moral, to edit the genome in order to rid it of "imperfections"? What happens when such a technique is utilized to produce children that have "desired" traits, such as a certain hair color, mental capacity, etc? What if the technique is expensive, and only rich couples can afford to participate? Will this result in an aggravation of socioeconomic disparities?

Obviously, the previous contemplation is a jump, and somewhat reminiscent of a science-fiction movie. But nevertheless, it is a possibility.

But obviously, not all of the implications are grim. If more research were to be conducted, and the technique used perfected, scientists could potentially get rid of inherited mutations that cause such diseases as cancer, allowing more healthy children to be born into the world.

It could also allow couples who have a high chance of passing on disease-causing mutations to their children, to have children with said risk minimized.

However, before you get excited, know that the study's evidence regarding potential long-term safety is lacking. Could the embryos that undergo the editing technique grow up to be healthy human beings? Is there any long-term issue that may arise from tinkering with the genetic code?

Obviously, more research must be done, and the technique utilized raises a number of ethical conundrums.

But, it is still fascinating to see and witness just how far the scope of scientific knowledge has grown.