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University Of Illinois At Chicago Expert Tinkers With Evolution To Create Human "Built-To-Last"

Found : University Of Illinois At Chicago Expert Tinkers With Evolution To Create Human "Built-To-Last" If humans were designed to live beyond age 100 and remain free of many of the diseases and disorders associated with aging, we might have … Continue reading

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Human-Animal Embryos A Step Closer

Found : Human-Animal Embryos A Step Closer | Home | Sky News Scientists have been given the go-ahead to create human-animal embryos. The hybrid embryos will be produced by mixing human cells with animal eggs. Controversially, the embryos will only … Continue reading

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Transhumanism : The next great threat to human dignity.

Found : Transhumanism : The next great threat to human dignity. In recent years, scientists have mixed the DNA of a jellyfish with that of a monkey, creating a "transgenic" animal that glows in the dark. ("Transgenic" means possessing the … Continue reading

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