Superhumans Possible Via Designer Cloning


	Superhumans Possible Via Designer Cloning

wildcat

4-15-2008 4:58 AM

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cloning, chimeras, stem cells, superhuman

wildcat says:

"The genetic makeup of such a child would be a mix of mother, father and Albert (or Uncle Al or any other skin cell donor)."

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4-15-2008 7:05 PM

Silkweaver

I am waiting for Mother Father and HAL

4-15-2008 9:13 PM

AcesLucky

Are the Pope and (whoever) admitting that mental faculties are physical in nature?

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