Re: New topic

[Greg Landers]

Yes definately. Genetic engineering poses incredible benefits for us all. It is frustrating that the controversial issues are slowing funding and other support for research and development. However, Gattaca is a very possible future scenario too - which spooks a lot of people.

- Greg
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  From: Ian Skinner
  To: CF-Community
  Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 3:42 PM
  Subject: RE: New topic

  I would also add that there is much more to cloning then the coping of entire beings, human or otherwise.  The more realistic and with great potential for good is cloning individual, specific cell types.  Allowing for the cloning of t-cells for research and possible treatment of a whole host of medical conditions.  Cloning of skin cells for graphing, livers, hearts, ect. made from one own body blueprint thus potentially drastically reducing transplant problems.  

  I think it is rather short sighted to restrict this kind of research while the debate on making an exact copy of little Johnny goes on.

  And even if it does become practical but is banned here, it will happen someplace in the world.

  Ian

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