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Creating a Synthetic Human Genome
Creating synthetic humans sounds like science fiction, but genetic science has advanced so fast that the possibility is becoming a fact. We talk with the geneticist who's leading the way and hear about ethical and religious objections.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenCreating synthetic humans sounds like science fiction, but genetic science has advanced so fast that the possibility is becoming a fact. We talk with the geneticist who's leading the way and hear about ethical and religious objections.
Also, American diplomats break with President Obama. Later on the program, Russia's track and field team is banned from the Rio Olympics.
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3 storiesUS Diplomats Break with Obama
After meeting with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince today, President Obama had no public comment. Meantime, the White House has received a critical memo from 51 mid-level employees of the State Department asking increased military action against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad.
Read the story7 minThe Quest for Synthetic Humans
Dolly the sheep was cloned in 1996, but no human being has ever been duplicated. Now there's the possibility of creating a human from scratch. Genetic scientists have already mapped the human genome, opening the possibility of eliminating disease.
Read the story33 minIAAF Maintains Ban on Russian Track Team
The worst fears of Russia's track and field team have been realized. The governing body of world track and field, the IAAF announced today that the ban against Russian track and field athletes will be extended to this summer's Olympics in Rio.
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