Scientists have embarked on a quest to eliminate ageing and extend life expectancy indefinitely. This post from The Guardian encapsulates the recent work being done for extending ‘healthspan’, the years that are free of frailty and disease. Fixing the ‘problem’ of ageing is the mission of Silicon Valley, where billions is pouring into biotech firms working to ‘hack the code’ ... Continue Reading
Cloned Cows To Produce Genetically Engineered Milk For Human Consumption
The world of genetic engineering has fallen even further into the surreal with the announcement that New Zealand "scientists" have unveiled a genetically modified mutant cloned cow which they say produces a reduced-allergen milk for consumption by human babies. This is being reported by the BBC and elsewhere. Horrifyingly, these Frankenscientists cloned a cow and then altered ... Continue Reading