> > i would hope that genetic modification is in the > forecast (as long as we > > keep a pool of "wild" humans). > > jon
> You don't find the thought of virtually immortal > genetically enhanced humans > keeping a pool of "wild" humans is somewhat > inhumane? > Regards, > Wayne. there are many reasons for storing seeds: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10338057 http://science.howstuffworks.com/seed-bank.htm hybridization of human stock increases the gene pool. sperm and ovum banks can also preserve diversity when "bad" genes are removed by genetic modification. jon jon _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
