Monday, August 15, 2005

This is Ominous

Scientists in the U.S. say the technology exists now to produce processed meats such as burgers and sausages, starting with cells taken from cows, chickens, pigs, fish or other animals. Mmmm, meat on a sheet.
Cultured meat could also be tailored to be healthier than farm-raised meat, while satisfying the increasing demand for protein by the world's growing population, proponents say. Industrializing the process could involve growing muscle cells on large sheets or beads suspended in a growth medium. Once the cells have grown enough, they could be scraped off and packaged. If edible sheets or beads are used, all of it could be eaten.
While this looks like it could better the future of mankind, I'm concerned it might be used for evil. Could this technology be perverted to someday clone Rosie O'Donnell?

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