Should Scientists Be Allowed to Edit Animals' Genes? Yes Say Conservation Groups
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Conservation groups have voted in favor of allowing scientists to edit animals' genes, sparking debate about the ethics and potential consequences of genetic engineering in wildlife conservation.
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s1110
3 months ago
Scientists really shouldn't ask any "groups".
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