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Re: Mice given bat-like forelimbs through gene switch
Dora Smith writes:
I don't know if this is on topic here, but genetic manipulation is not a
good idea.
Try telling that to someone with cystic fibrosis. :)
Besides - retroviruses have been engineering the genes of other species for
millions of years (for good or for ill). Why shouldn't humans get in on the
act as well? At least we have the courtesy of creating sealed laboratory
conditions, and developing codes of ethics. Those maverick retroviruses just
do as they please, and damn the consequences!
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Dann Pigdon
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Melbourne, Australia http://heretichides.soffiles.com
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