Has anyone listened to episode 46 of Beam Me Up? (www.beameup.podomatic.com) in this episode we have a story called "Of Mice and....." by Australian writer Shaun A. Saunders where he takes us to a future where human animal hybrids are common. The story is eminently disturbing. But if you think it's far future sci-fi.....well Shaun sends me this ABC news article to frighten us just a bit more. Here is an excerpt... read this...click the story....and then go listen to Shaun's story...
-Britain cleared the way for scientists to conduct experiments using hybrid animal-human embryos after the government bowed to protests from researchers who said a proposed ban could hurt their work. Scientists want to use the hybrid embryos to find cures for illnesses such as Parkinson's, stroke and Alzheimer's.-
The article goes into more detail, which is all very exciting medical research, one that I really hope succeeds, however, listen to Shaun's story for a frightening possibility of where this could go, without proper control.
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