We could gain things from other species. Have the sight of an eagle, be able to fly, have sharks resistance to cancer and endless tooth replacement and be able to survive in the desert like a camel. Now that is going to give the church the hump.
Why not genetically modify the human body?
Firstly, genetically modifying a human is *very* difficult. Scientists had just finished mapping the human genome, and there're are a lot of genes that they don't understand. Without fully understanding how each gene works, it is difficult and dangerous to alter it this drastically. Even if we can successfully incorporate the animal genes into human genes, we don't know if there is going to be any bad side effects.
Secondly, the human and animal genomes are quite different. Scientists may know which genes can make birds fly, but they won't know where to insert these genes into the human genome.
Thirdly, genetics is still an extremely touchy subject. Many people can't even accept test-tube babies. Genetically modifying the human body? Those scientists would be condemned by millions of people, won't get government fundings, get hate mails etc. Now who would want to risk something like that?
Reply:For one, human genetics are different from the genetics of most animals. For another, I think genetic engineering is wrong. Look where nature has brought us so far...I don't think we should be toying with ther traits nature has given us.
Reply:there are ethical issues to deal with...
Reply:Indeed.
Reply:Believe me, they will do it the day they can... Genetics aims at that... but technology isn't that gr8.... genes aren't always compatible
Reply:I say let God do his work.
Reply:Money, research....
Maybe your great grand son will have eagle eyes.
Reply:What, again?! Standing upright on two feet and a larger brain isn't enough for you?
Well, I'll think about it, but you only get one more and that's it. What'l it be?
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