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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