We can’t really do it today, but every morning the technology gets a little closer to reality. And generally, such things will likely need to be done in vitro, anyway, rather than being a treatment that could be applied to an adult. Reality, however, should never get in the way of a cracking good story idea. (Daniel Keys Moran used transform viruses in his work, starting with Emerald Eyes. Plus designing better humans and dealing with the problems when you actually succeed.)
Genetic Engineering Guide
