Re: Synthetic Biology - A Big Question
I look forward to people giving their opinions on this debate Rena and you titled it right big question, it certainly is.Re: Synthetic Biology - A Big Question
This is a can of worms.Re: Synthetic Biology - A Big Question
I don't trust Governments and never believe a word they say, to my way of thinking all types of experiments have been going on behind closed doors since the DNA puzzle was unravelled, remember Dolly the sheep?, well how many sheep were not presented to the public like she was, the ones with the wings and flippers. The temptation for scientists to mess around is too strong to resist (It would be for me if I was one, luckily for humanity I'm not). Test tube babies are commonplace, but they caused quite a stir at first and for all anybody really knows there are a few synthetic fellas walking around today, all tuned up and programmed for the next general election. This is a big issue and those in charge of it will do it for profit, any good that comes from it will go to those who can afford it.Re: Synthetic Biology - A Big Question
I agree the prospect is worrying but it could have some positive aspects too .Re: Synthetic Biology - A Big Question
It really depends exactly on how it will be used. If it is to benefit mankind then it seems a good thing on the surface, but just how far will they go?Re: Synthetic Biology - A Big Question
The sheep (Dolly) spoken of by some scientists as a breakthrough and success story was in reality far from the truth. She was euthanised in middle age at six years old with chronic lung problems, arthritis and who really knows what. She was only the beginning that we know of, a clone, a clever copy, but a copy nonethless. Like most copies they invariably fail before they ought.Re: Synthetic Biology - A Big Question
Thank you for putting up the link Meg (I am still rubbish at inserting links and pictures).
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