The Pyrenean ibex, a form of mountain goat, was deemed extinct in 2000. Using tissue recovered from its body, however, scientists were able to successfully clone this creature. Although the cloned ibex died shortly after birth due to physical defects, the event is considered a breakthrough in cloning and has raised hopes for cloning of other extinct species, such as the mammoth, and possibly even dinosaurs!
"I think this is an exciting advance as it does show the potential of being able to regenerate extinct species.
"Clearly there is some way to go before it can be used effectively, but the advances in this field are such that we will see more and more solutions to the problems faced."
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From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by gabbierose.
It would be interesting though.
that sure made a lot more sense when i was 9 years old.
Also, presumably these dudes are going to put some effort into preserving currently endangered populations.
/sarcasm
The biggest step would be overcoming our personal views on such a task. (Ie... the whole "playing God is Taboo" crap)
Unicorns, Dragons, Gryphons, Hyppogryphs, hydras you name it... here we come!
The the uber rich will have them released on private reserves for an ultimate safari.
Hmm... sounds like the subject of a book. Probably is... there are no original thoughts anymore.
As for people who are with "we should not play God"
Well, God sure likes to play with us so I guess we can go even with God. There's so many flaws in the Human race, in a race created by GOD. He tempted his own creation. So where's the logic in your beliefs?