First Mixed-Embryo Monkey Born

American Voices • Science & Technology • Opinion • ISSUE 48•02 • Jan 9, 2012

Scientists reported in the journal Cell the first successful birth of a monkey composed of stem cells from six different monkey embryos. What do you think?

“No one should play God with monkeys. Unless it is Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god. He gets a pass.”
Drake Evans –
Systems Analyst
“Wow, that's amazing. Imagine having the hat-stealing abilities of six monkeys!”
Dana Thorsen –
Hose Puller
“I love how suddenly the successful birth of a monkey with stem cells from only five different monkey embryos isn't a big deal anymore. Now I'm yesterday's news, Cell?”
Mr. Bobo –
Monkey

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