Bioethics

Synthetic Human Genome Project Approved: Excitement, Concerns, and Dystopian Visions

A groundbreaking project to synthesize the basic components of human life has commenced, marking a potential world first. Backed by an initial £10 million from the Wellcome Trust, the research aims to revolutionize treatments for incurable diseases, promising therapies to improve aging and repair damaged organs. The ambitious endeavor, however, faces criticism due to ethical concerns surrounding the potential for designer babies and the possibility of misuse. This project follows the 25th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, which was also largely funded by Wellcome.

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Japanese scientists have found a way to attach living skin to robot faces

Japanese scientists have found a way to attach living skin to robot faces. The mere thought of this breakthrough sparks a myriad of questions and emotions within me. The first thing that comes to mind is the iconic movie series “Terminator,” where cybernetic organisms roam the Earth with living tissue covering a metal endoskeleton. The idea of merging organic material with artificial machinery has long been a fascination in the realm of science fiction, but now, it seems that reality is catching up to fantasy.

The implications of this discovery are both fascinating and slightly unsettling. Where are these scientists sourcing the living skin from, and how do they ensure its vitality once attached to a robot’s face?… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker Jul 4, 2024

Bioethics

Synthetic Human Genome Project Approved: Excitement, Concerns, and Dystopian Visions

Japanese scientists have found a way to attach living skin to robot faces

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