Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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The Return of the Tasmanian Tiger ... sort of ...

According to this article, scientists have discovered a way to insert DNA from the now-extinct Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, into a mouse embryo. While it is not yet possible to restore extinct species to life, this is an important step in that direction. This is a key reason why I support genetic engineering: when used responsibly, it can help us to repair some of the damage that humanity has done to Earth's biosphere. Let's not throw out the patch kit right when we need it most, okay?
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ysabetwordsmith

May 21 2008, 00:56:21 UTC 13 years ago

Have you got any references for the Whooping Crane extinction being natural? All I've heard on that front have been human factors, first DDT (the usual eggshell problem) and later -- more seriously -- habitat destruction. If there are natural factors that got crowded out, I'd be interested in expanding my data acquisition in that direction.
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Re: Question

glitteringlynx

May 21 2008, 01:07:25 UTC 13 years ago

Not directly since it was something I was taught in 2nd year bio at university. :/

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