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A Giant Step in Cloning

Posted by samzenpus on from the a-barrel-full-of-clones dept.

mernil writes "The Independent reports: "A technical breakthrough has enabled scientists to create for the first time dozens of cloned embryos from adult monkeys, raising the prospect of the same procedure being used to make cloned human embryos."

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  1. hmmmm by theheadlessrabbit · · Score: 5, Funny

    now all we need to work on is cloning typewriters, and we'll be set!

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    1. Re:hmmmm by tacocat · · Score: 3, Funny

      I was thinking more like .. Now I can finally get my very own Angelina Jolie, Rachael Welch, Ingred Bergman.. Whatever suits my fancy

    2. Re:hmmmm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      you can also be rejected by clones of Jessica Alba and Halle Berry. Whatever suits your fancy.

    3. Re:hmmmm by abes · · Score: 2, Funny

      No no no. We already have Shakespeare, and we all know that is all monkeys are good at. Never understood why people were so intent on recreating Shakespeare. Plus, I believe all monkeys are part of the WGA, so it would be pointless right now anyways.

    4. Re:hmmmm by rrkap · · Score: 4, Funny

      Yeah, after you've raised them as your daughters o_0 they still don't have accelerated aging, or accelerated education ;)

      You're right, not everybody has the patience of Woody Allen...

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  2. The English canon by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I for one welcome our Shakespeare-typing overlords.

  3. hmmmmm . . . by spamking · · Score: 5, Funny

    If Michael Jackson is cloned, is it against the law for him to play with himself as a child?

    some of these are good

  4. Re:Now if only... by niceone · · Score: 3, Funny

    Heh, not quite quick enough there. Need more monkeys.

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  5. and not only for the typewriters. by edittard · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm sure there's a patent infringement there.
    ... and not only for the typewriters.

    If you are interested in licensing any of our simian IP, please contact the departmental representative, Mr Anthony Abbot, directly.

    Yours sincerely,

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  6. To-do list... by Wdomburg · · Score: 5, Funny

    1. Clone monkeys.
    2. Give them wings.
    3. Fly my pretties, fly!!! Fly! Fly! Fly!

  7. Scarlet by CarpetShark · · Score: 4, Funny

    why would I want another one of me?


    You're thinking about this cloning thing all wrong. Think Scarlet Johannson.
  8. Your sig by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 2, Funny

    Genesis 1:32- And God typed :wq! No way. God would have typed ZZ which is quicker and saves about 2 keystrokes.
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  9. Re:one problem by BigDogCH · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Grow a clone without a brain............."

    The problem here is clear. What if I need a brain because of a stroke, head trauma, or something?

    The key here is clearly to keep the clone sedated, and do a nightly robocopy or rsync to keep it updated. Also, the clone should be stored offsite, probably in a fireproof vault.

  10. Well the World does need. . . by darnoKonrad · · Score: 2, Funny

    The world does need more human beings, the ol' fashion way is pretty inefficient, and of course reducing genetic variety is a good idea.

  11. Re:one problem by Yoozer · · Score: 2, Funny

    The key here is clearly to keep the clone sedated, and do a nightly robocopy or rsync to keep it updated. Also, the clone should be stored offsite, probably in a fireproof vault.
    You insensitive clod! I have no mouth and I must scream!
  12. Re:one problem by Bastard+of+Subhumani · · Score: 2, Funny

    Reminder to self: Breathe in. To Do. Cause stomach muscles to pulsate. Reminder to self: Breathe out. OMG!!!!, Atria contract, venticles contract, atria contract, ventricles contract. That was close! What was I doing again? Oh yes, Reminder to self: Breathe in, breathe out.

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  13. I really don't think by Rix · · Score: 2, Funny

    The poster wanted them for their education.