Awkward indeed. Racial advantages and disadvantages have been realized for some time, though the ability to discuss the reality has been suppressed by the PC culture we live in. Over time, these racial characteristics are going to be spread about, or hybridized. As to what folks’ll do with their bit of knowledge on genetics is another matter. The old reflex of eugenics will kick again, but I’m not entirely sure if the promise ever matched any of the results. There was that attempt to terminate one of the racial lines some 60 years ago, but I put it down to a poor application of the theory by the Left wing. Funny how they try to mix their science with politics and come up with a purely evil result. Does any of this sound familiar re. global warming?
Suffice to expect that genetic design attempts are going to be a good deal more difficult than folks expect. In general, the human genome is a bit more complex than most folks are prepared for. Twiddling around with it can produce unexpected results, like neoplasms. Lots of fatal genetic combinations will be produced. They may come up with successful attempts, but it will be more akin to finding a cure for cancer. They’re going to have to sneak up on their goal slowly, and even then it won’t be a simple quest.
I saw an article a few years ago quoting a scientist who said that decoding the human genome, rather than answering questions, was opening up a vast number of new questions!