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Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:34 pm
by 1over137
Throwing in some very interesting TED talk from November this year



Enjoy. :)

Re: Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:58 pm
by LittleHamster
1over137 wrote: Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:34 pm Throwing in some very interesting TED talk from November this year



Enjoy. :)
Awesome. I recall doing some DNA imaging using AFM way back in 2005?. I was finding it hard to get my head around the fact that a bunch on molecules could react/interact in such a way as to produce an entire human being !

Could the Holy Spirit and the Archangels be working behind the scenes? Luckily, I don't think it will be easy to prove that there is a connection between spirit and how it influences this world. Didn't Jesus say something about thanking God for keeping the secrets of the kingdom of God away from the learned men (can't recall the context of that or if it is relevant here)

Re: Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:12 pm
by Philip
This guy has no idea what dangers lie in what he's doing! As well, he's asserted what is only an assumption, that evolution has been optimizing the molecules of life for billions of years. But his team has merely synthesized from what already exists. This is the mentality of scientists who are willing to take risks that might produce catastrophic results.

Re: Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:13 pm
by LittleHamster
Philip wrote: Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:12 pm This guy has no idea what dangers lie in what he's doing! As well, he's asserted what is only an assumption, that evolution has been optimizing the molecules of life for billions of years. But his team has merely synthesized from what already exists. This is the mentality of scientists who are willing to take risks that might produce catastrophic results.

Way too late for that Mr Philip. Chinese researcher already makes the worlds first gene edited twin babies....
https://www.apnews.com/4997bb7aa36c45449b488e19ac83e86d

When it comes moral, ethical, health, medical, religious or human rights issues on this particular subject, I don't reckon the Chinese will be listening with any great degree of concern.

Re: Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:10 pm
by LittleHamster
Note that there was a 'Professor Deem' who also took part in the work that altered the twins' genetics. Where have I heard that name before y:-?

Re: Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:13 pm
by 1over137
double agent :)

Re: Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:43 pm
by LittleHamster
Warning ! Extreme Cuteness !

Genetic mutation gives Pikachu the possum gold pass to a safer life (https://www.theage.com.au/national/vict ... 50jic.html)


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Re: Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 1:10 am
by 1over137
quote from the articles:

"Dr Handasyde said not many golden possums are seen in the wild, as those born with the mutation do not always live long."

Re: Radical possbilities of man-made DNA

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:49 pm
by claysmithr
lol, scientists don't even know how to make drugs without side effects, let alone DNA modification, except it would suck to be born a failed science experiment