Warning over dangers posed by creation of 'artificial life'


	Warning over dangers posed by creation of 'artificial life'

SenorCoconut

6-12-2008 5:00 AM

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6-12-2008 3:19 PM

kmcolo

I don't see how this sort of thing can be controlled. There is a huge advantage to being first to harness such innovations. The "West" may well regulate it but if this were to pass it sure as heck would be explored in Asia.

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