IsaacT
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So I read today about scientists finding a baby Wooly Mammoth frozen. It was so well preserved, its blood is still liquid and there is still milk from the mother in its belly. For those who wish to read the article, you may do so HERE.
This raises the topic of De-Extinction, or bringing a species back via cloning the DNA left in the remains. Apparently this particular specimen offers a very good opportunity due to the liquid nature of the blood.
Cloning does, of course, have many supporters and opponents due to the ethical questions creating life brings up.
What do you think? Should we recreate the behemoths of the past, giving a second chance to the species which have fallen? Or should we do what Lennon suggested and simply "Let It Be"?
I for one think this is an amazing opportunity and look forward to seeing what comes of this. When we bring a species back from the ashes of extinction, I believe our world will experience a shift of perspective.
Thanks,
Isaac
This raises the topic of De-Extinction, or bringing a species back via cloning the DNA left in the remains. Apparently this particular specimen offers a very good opportunity due to the liquid nature of the blood.
Cloning does, of course, have many supporters and opponents due to the ethical questions creating life brings up.
What do you think? Should we recreate the behemoths of the past, giving a second chance to the species which have fallen? Or should we do what Lennon suggested and simply "Let It Be"?
I for one think this is an amazing opportunity and look forward to seeing what comes of this. When we bring a species back from the ashes of extinction, I believe our world will experience a shift of perspective.
Thanks,
Isaac