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R. Daneel Olivaw

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27. Agreed.

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #14)

Thu Aug 4, 2016, 02:43 PM

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NIH Plans To Lift Ban On Research Funds For Part-Human, Part-Animal Embryos [View all] Native Aug 2016 OP

Are we going to call them manimals? christx30 Aug 2016 #1

How many more Republicans do we need??!! misterhighwasted Aug 2016 #2

Ha, good one. mountain grammy Aug 2016 #4

It's all about coulda, and not about shoulda... sweetloukillbot Aug 2016 #3

...and here I actually though THAT theory was bunk. Shandris Aug 2016 #5

I remember reading about this research in the 80's, so it started long ago. pnwmom Aug 2016 #9

OH my....I think I'm going to be ill. Shandris Aug 2016 #12

If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat. niyad Aug 2016 #6

+ a million. misterhighwasted Aug 2016 #7

Sayeth the cat. JudyM Aug 2016 #35

The fundies will likely blow their tops over this. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #8

There are many thoughtful non-fundies with concerns about this. pnwmom Aug 2016 #17

As long as we put the military in charge of the creations Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #19

I think this is one of the many ethical issues that is complicated and not black and white. pnwmom Aug 2016 #21

I agree Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #23

And those with few morals will find it totally acceptable. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2016 #26

I'm reserving judgment for now Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #28

I look through the lens of human / corporate arrogance. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2016 #29

My focus is science and understanding Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #30

What happens when humanity creates a hybrid creature R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2016 #39

The article indicates Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #41

Point taken, but scientists are employed by...? R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2016 #44

I understand Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #47

However, if something can be done, it will be done regardless LanternWaste Aug 2016 #46

This is great news for the furry community snooper2 Aug 2016 #10

Finally. Disney will be able to create more human/animal hybrids like Mickey and Goofy. Kablooie Aug 2016 #11

Not to mention Nick and Judy. Archae Aug 2016 #38

I knew you guys would have a blast with this! Native Aug 2016 #13

I think many people would be uncomfortable with that, myself included. pnwmom Aug 2016 #14

Agreed. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2016 #27

I'm against it SharonClark Aug 2016 #45

And so it starts... uawchild Aug 2016 #15

But, but only under "carefully monitored conditions"! Native Aug 2016 #18

Yes, the possibilities can make you shudder. JudyM Aug 2016 #36

I don't know how I feel about this. mountain grammy Aug 2016 #16

Awesome Renew Deal Aug 2016 #20

Still would actually be an improvement for him from having the horses ass in the front. nt cstanleytech Aug 2016 #22

bookmarked for later elehhhhna Aug 2016 #24

The photo seems incomplete - Sunriser13 Aug 2016 #31

DUzy! meow2u3 Aug 2016 #33

I was going to make a post about centaurs... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #34

Pigoons for everybody! R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2016 #25

Eat your vegetables! I am. Tastes like beef, chicken, pork and planimal. yumm. eom Festivito Aug 2016 #32

So they develop an animal with a human brain. And a corporation will have far more rights. JudyM Aug 2016 #37

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Paging Dr. Moreau trof Aug 2016 #42

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Trollocs! Nt Turin_C3PO Aug 2016 #48

Old news. randome Aug 2016 #49