GLOW IN THE DARK CATS!
by Becky Meyer - 2/19/09
In recent years, science has made advancements once thought to be possible only in science fiction. From glow-in-the-dark cats and transgenic goats to Dolly the cloned sheep, scientists have proven that they are capable of doing many things to help the human race. But in 2009, they are also gaining so much power that there is danger of that power being abused. Scientists today are crossing the line and tampering with nature when they shouldn't.
In 2007, South Korean scientists created glow-in- the-dark cats (www.news.cnet.com). These Turkish Angora cats that were designed to glow under ultraviolet lights are examples of transgenic animals, which, according to Biology Online, are organisms that have "genes from another organism put into its genome" using "DNA techniques."
Just recently the FDA approved the sale of pharmaceutical milk containing a drug called ATryn, which helps thin the blood (detnews.com). Scientists have genetically modified goats to produce this drug in their milk. This is a revolution in the science world because it can help thousands of people who suffer from blood clots. The fact that the proposition was approved is also an indication that our world is more positive about technological advancements that help the human race.
Dolly the cloned sheep is one of the more controversial advancements in science. The question began to arise as to whether scientists are going "too far," and what the reasons for these advancements really are..
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