Design-a-kid clinic puts offer on hold


	Design-a-kid clinic puts offer on hold

Silkweaver

3-7-2009 8:36 AM

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genetics, genetic engineering, designer babies

Silkweaver says:

On hold, not for long...
Who could resist that ?

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3-8-2009 12:16 PM

tanyamm

He's probably tried it already but just not saying anything.

3-10-2009 1:25 PM

darkduskx

Gattica is here...

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