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Korea to Clone Drug Sniffing Dogs

Posted by Zonk on from the transhumanism-on-the-horizon dept.

SK writes "Scientists at Seoul National University Korea are seeking to commercially clone dogs this year — the world's first attempt to create canine clones for money. Senior researcher Kim Min-kyu at the Seoul-based University is spearheading the efforts based on his team's expertise in cloning dogs. As per Mr. Kim early last month, they signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Customs Service to clone its drug-sniffing dogs. They have already obtained somatic cells of the expensive dogs and will attempt to clone them in July or August to get puppies late this year at the earliest."

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  1. RePet by CompMD · · Score: 4, Funny

    RePet: Never lose your loved pets. Opening in a mall near you!

  2. I Can See It Now... by Tickenest · · Score: 4, Funny

    Who's a good clone? Who's a good clone? Are you a good clone? Oh yes you are you're the best clone in the world yes you are yes you are!

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    This is the NFL, which stands for "Not For Long" if you keep making those bulls*** calls.
    1. Re:I Can See It Now... by $RANDOMLUSER · · Score: 4, Funny

      (thumps both tails on floor)

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      No folly is more costly than the folly of intolerant idealism. - Winston Churchill
  3. Plenty by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'm surprised that they aren't going for a drug sniffing human.

    We already breed plenty of those here in California.

  4. This is a GOOD thing. by repetty · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is a good thing. Imagine if they'd decided to clone crotch sniffing dogs.

    --Richard

  5. Re:From a logical point of view by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    So are posts about eating dogs insightful or trolls? Please decide quick. I don't have all day. I need to take my dog out for a walk. Walk or wok?
  6. Wrong species by Deadstick · · Score: 2, Funny

    How about cloning legislators who have a clue about drug wars?

    rj

  7. We already have engineered "Lifestyle Pets" by Dekortage · · Score: 2, Funny

    They won't sniff drugs (well, maybe catnip) but Lifestyle Pets sells the "Ashera" line of housecats. It costs a mere $22K (or $28K if you want expedited processing) plus $1500 shipping -- and, according to their FAQ, "All Ashera kittens are provided with a Certificate of Authenticity that will include an image of each kitten's DNA 'fingerprint'."

    If Microsoft ever gets into this business, we'll be in real trouble. "I'm sorry, sir, we need to ensure that your copy of Microsoft Puppy is not pirated. Can you read me the 500-character DNA fingerprint off of your Certificate of Authenticity?"

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  8. Re:First clone the scientists, double productivity by exultavit · · Score: 2, Funny

    Begun, the Clone Wars have.