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original post » Gaia is starting to reprogram herself
All the DNA across the world, its variants and what serves for DNA in some life forms has evolved to where it is today.
In recent evolutionary history, humankind has influenced and manipulated the DNA present on the planet today by selective and cross-breeding, by supporting some breeds and wiping out others.
For the first time, we're now able to manipulate the DNA present on the planet directly and immediately. Are any areas sacrosanct?
I ask because we don't have a great record of keeping unintended side-effects to close to zero.
Hmmm... Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!
#science #forwidersharing
All the DNA across the world, its variants and what serves for DNA in some life forms has evolved to where it is today.
In recent evolutionary history, humankind has influenced and manipulated the DNA present on the planet today by selective and cross-breeding, by supporting some breeds and wiping out others.
For the first time, we're now able to manipulate the DNA present on the planet directly and immediately. Are any areas sacrosanct?
I ask because we don't have a great record of keeping unintended side-effects to close to zero.
Hmmm... Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!
#science #forwidersharing
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