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First rough draft of Neandertal genome released

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  • #2
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,619 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    You think they'll try clone one?

    I'm not sure if its a good idea but the geek in me is pretty stoked we've reached this level.


  • #3
    Red Hand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Red Hand


    I don't think you can clone one. You'd need intact cells with intact DNA.


  • #4
    darjeeling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 962 ✭✭✭darjeeling


    Jeremiah 16:1 wrote: »
    I don't think you can clone one. You'd need intact cells with intact DNA.

    Correct. Also, it would be deeply unethical and illegal.


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