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Pigs with Human Genes
LGRiske writes "In a step toward creating herds of pigs that could provide organs for transplanting into humans, Italian researchers manipulated swine sperm to make an animal strain that carries human genes in the heart, liver and kidneys."
fuck you
To genetically modify humans so we have pig organs?
One step closer to animal farm...
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be sued for patent infringement?
This can't be Kosher.. How about Dolly spare parts?
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A guy with a heart problem caused by cholestrol getting a heart that came from a fat pig!
Find a job you like and you will never work a day in your life.
Wait ... there is NO WAY all that glorious foods come from the same animal ... who do you take me for ?
I'm really not surprised by this. pig genes are very similar to other genes.
I am a Karma Library.
Why genetically alter these helpless swine? Poor people are a perfectly good source of human organs, and the rejection rates are much lower. Lets try and save the pigs to make the bacon that necessitates the heart transplant that makes me strangle that bum down on 2nd Avenue. It's called the Circle of Life, folks.
---- El diablo esta en mis pantalones! Mire, mire!
When I pull the new heart (and replace my kidneys while you are in there) and the pig is no longer, can I have me bacon?
Mmm... Bacon
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On the other hand, if you don't normally eat the thing, I wouldn't suggest trying to use it as a host for organs.
I don't normally eat pork, though.
I can't see them harvesting a chicken or turkey for human body parts, though.
"Everything you know is wrong. (And stupid.)"
Moderation Totals: Wrong=2, Stupid=3, Total=5.
Caution: Really dumb joke ahead.
What happens when pigs fly?
Bacon goes up!
You have been warned.
Losing faith in humanity one person at a time.
In the future we transplant horse and rabit genes into the human race...
No more need for vacuum pumps or viagra... Isn't the human race
heading for eternal happiness?
...sounds like my neighbours.
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My girlfriend has been telling me for years that I'm a pig with human genes!
Dave
I think the other way round (humans with pig genes) has already been implemented successfully. At least i met some cases in which this would offer a perfect explanation.
Martin
After reading this story, I noticed that this was the current /. qotd:
"It's interesting to think that many quite distinguished people have bodies similar to yours. "
ah.
"Teachers leave us kids alone
I'm a vegetarian
Well, then I guess they're going to have to grow your organs on trees and bushes, huh?
"Everything you know is wrong. (And stupid.)"
Moderation Totals: Wrong=2, Stupid=3, Total=5.
Would you rather eat a human with pig genes, or a pig with human genes?
What about a carrot with human genes?
I am getting really hungry! I love science!
I can't see them harvesting a chicken or turkey for human body parts, though.
Well, one could be of some use if you ever needed a replacement cock.
(Sorry.)
Besides, I'm a vegetarian.
Newsflash --
In other news today, scientists have created an artificial tofu-based organ, utilizing genetically engineered soybeans. The resulting organs are said to be whitish in color, and quote -- "rather soft and squishy, but low in fat and cholesterol free."
However, not all are pleased with the development. Vegetable rights activists have condemned the move as a violation of leguminous rights, pointing out that the modifications could inflict pain and suffering to the bushy crops, while Environmentalists and Anti-GMO protestors brought up the danger that the genetically engineered plants could spread out of control, leading to giant mutant soybeans roaming the streets, ravishing our daughters, and voting republican.
Other critics have more practical concerns. Said one scientist, "We haven't fully researched the possibility that vegitransplantation may introduce foreign viruses into the human population. My god, what would happen if the soybean leaf-spot virus were to break into the human population? What's more, the synthetic organs are bland and tasteless."
The research team countered, however, that most humans don't have leaves. "Besides, the organs will adsorb flavors from whoever they're transplanted into."
It is unknown when the organs will be suitable for use in humans. However, scientists believe they are already suitable for use in Spicy Ma-po Bean Curd and Buddha Delight Combo #6, pending approval by the FDA and Ming's Peking Imperial Inn.
--by Jesse Chang
Order yours!
Is it as tasty as chicken?
...law schools report a sudden unexplained surge in applications.
Like the ones that give them half-hour orgasms...
"And like that
Jerry when will you open your eyes! That the federal government has been splicing pig DNA with that of a human. Pigman I saw him! I wandered into the wrong room. He was just waking up from a nap when he saw me and let out this horrible yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!