WOULDN'T THAT BE GROSS?
2007-02-19 06:26:29 · 6 answers · asked by lolo_hackey 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Sounds like the Island of Dr. Moreau!!!!!!
2007-02-19 06:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by C. J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What an interesting question.However, such human-animal hybrids currently only exist in the
realm of fiction. The science behind successful human and animal
crossbreeding would be extremely complex as there are several obstacles
that would have to be overcome to accomplish such a feat.
"Species" is technically defined in the animal kingdom based on the
ability of organisms to mate (herein defined as fertilization between
the sperm and egg) and produce viable fertile offspring together. This
idea of reproductive isolation is really the basis for defining a
species. Even in rare cases where extremely similar members of different
species (but like genus) can mate and have offspring - the hybrid
offspring are sterile and therefore cannot propagate (e.g. donkeys and
horses begetting sterile mules).
As for "special labs" where such crossbreeding could be attempted -
there are several issues to consider when contemplating such research.
Such a project would require millions of dollars as well as scientists'
valuable time to pursue. Modern scientists have certain moral standards
and social obligations to consider before attempting their research. So
much so that there are scientists and committees that spend the majority
of their time discussing scientific ethics and pondering the utility of
certain types of research. Of what benefit would such a project be to
humanity as a whole.
2007-02-19 14:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't be done. However, scientists have come very close to growing replacement organs - specifically, kidneys - in pigs for transplant into people. That has not worked out as well as had been hoped, but one of the promisses of stem cell research is exactly that - growing replacements for damaged organs in the laboratory. Now, that would really be kewl, don't ya think?
2007-02-19 14:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rent the Isle of Dr. Moreau. So cool. The Simpsons did one too.
2007-02-19 14:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by LA Law 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it'd fulfill the fantasies of many a nerdy male. CAT-GIRLS on the prowl.
grrrrowrrrr.
2007-02-19 14:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by Gennie Goose 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be a hellish sight to see.
2007-02-19 14:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋