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Chinese scientists defend implanting human gene into monkeys' brains |
2019-04-12 |
Hong Kong (CNN) A Chinese researcher who sparked improved cognitive function in monkeys by implanting human genes into their brains has defended his experiment, which has divided the scientific community. The research, undertaken by multiple universities and led by the Kunming Institute of Zoology in southwestern China, was intended to shed more light on the evolutionary process which led to human intelligence. "Brain size and cognitive skills are the most dramatically changed traits in humans during evolution, and yet the genetic mechanisms underlying these human-specific changes remain elusive," said a report published on March 27 in the China-based journal National Science Review. The research paper said it was the first time such a study had taken place. One of the lead researchers Su Bing, from China's Science of Academy's Kunming Institute of Zoology, said the experiment has been reviewed by the university's ethics board and had followed not only Chinese and international best scientific practices, but also international animal rights standards. "In the long run, such basic research will also provide valuable information for the analysis of the etiology and treatment of human brain diseases (such as autism) caused by abnormal brain development," he said in an email to CNN. |
Posted by:Besoeker |
#5 Right up there on Gandhi's list: Wealth without Work Pleasure without Conscience Science without Humanity Knowledge without Character Politics without Principle Commerce without Morality Worship without Sacrifice |
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2019-04-12 14:40 |
#4 Gotta have a brain, first, gorb |
Posted by: Frank G 2019-04-12 10:50 |
#3 Can this technique be used on mullahs? |
Posted by: gorb 2019-04-12 09:26 |
#2 Graphic depicts a final production inspector, not an end-user. |
Posted by: Besoeker 2019-04-12 08:00 |
#1 Man, maybe we can get them to try it on our Legacy Infotainment Enterprises personnel. |
Posted by: Procopius2k 2019-04-12 07:32 |