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Originally Posted by Downthestretch55
Somerfrost,
I agree that science is moving very quickly.
The article shows that ethical concerns aren't a factor in this approach.
There is no "killing" of embryos to obtain these stem cells. They originate from skin cells. There is no cloning, though the implications may equally as important as Dolly.
Please reference the "possible abuse" from the article that causes you concern.
Respectfully,
DTS
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My concern would be the artificial creation of life, while there would be no "cloning", the result could be the same...the creation of an organism for "spare parts", or "improvements" of the species. I just finished watching the two years of Dark Angel...a great sci-fi TV show that deals with genetic engineering. I'm not saying that this science is a bad thing, it has the potential to provide great things but we must monitor least some cat decides mankind would be better if we could fly or jump higher etc.