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cm0002@ttrpg.network to Science@mander.xyz · 2 days ago

The Genetic Powers of These Tiny Creatures Could Make Us Superhuman

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The Genetic Powers of These Tiny Creatures Could Make Us Superhuman

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cm0002@ttrpg.network to Science@mander.xyz · 2 days ago
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A new study exploring the structure of a tardigrade’s DNA damage-supressor protein could unlock a pathway to new levels of human resilience.
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    Why is the implication here that scientists are going to somehow genetically-engineer more resilient humans?

    Let’s wait for us to get past the dystopian Gattaca era before we make outlandish claims like that.

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