The personality that’s had the most impact on the globe in the past year is miles ahead of them – and not even a person. The puppy’s birth in a Chinese lab last year went largely unnoticed in a world preoccupied with “big stuff”. So, looking at everything involved – atherosclerosis, multiplicity, walking organ donors, human capabilities and shortcomings – Longlong’s birth is both full of promise and downright terrifying. The same question was asked when Apple was genetically doomed, but it was dismissed by those who insist that Apple, Longlong and all lab animals are handed cruel fates “for a greater good”. Whether it’s for “a greater good” or whether it’s meant to achieve “less suffering”, Longlong’s birth carries major significance that may not be realised soon.

Source: The Nation Bangkok January 02, 2018 18:11 UTC