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I think bio-correcting fruits is kinda interesting. Sure, filled with lots of potential evil applications, but still...interesting.
California banned the sale of the Taiwanese glowing zebra fish based on the fear that they may escape into the wild. I think it was a DNR exec. decision. There was assurance that they would never survive out there. But who is willing to risk it?
Meanwhile Canada is deciding whether "higher" life forms can be patented. Which could be tough for Canada if they disallow it. It could add to the brain drain.
A friend gave me a book "As the Future Catches You" by Juan Enriquez. Not a thick read (I dont do well with thick scientific texts... zzzzz ATCG zzzzzz) its more of a thought starter, conversational thing geared towards business/economics. It was very interesting. I'd recommend it. (even though its 3 years old so now rather out of date!) It certainly made me start to realize the acceleration of discovery. Yikes!
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