This is obviously
a beneficial and successful step in genetics and developmental biology. I think
it is ironic that humans have found a way to rectify a heritable disease
dilemma in dogs that might not exist if it wasn’t for humans in the first place
with the relentless need for purebred dogs. Nevertheless, I think this is a
safe way to explore artificial selection and genetic enhancements without
causing too much disruption. If this were humans, there would be outrage fueled
be ye ole “designer baby, slippery slope” argument. In the case of dogs, we are
just helping make our family friends a little healthier and happier.
http://www.travislab.vet.cornell.edu/reproduction/dog-ivf-2/
Lauren I could not agree more with your final thoughts. If this type of experimenting was being performed with humans, there would be an uproar. I also do find it quite comical that humans are spending a lot of time and money on a problem that was caused for these animals by us. You made some interesting points.
ReplyDeleteThis is one reason why I am against breeding and breeders, where the breeders increase the risk of certain diseases while trying to breed a dog they like for a certain characteristic. I agree with your point where in-vitro puppies being born in order to help eliminate diseases can lead to a better understanding on how to treat humans.
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