01-03-2010, 03:18 PM
Scientists in Italy have discovered a way of making artificial replacement bones out of wood.
Early trials on sheep have showed encouraging results.
The team behind the programme hopes the new bones will soon be available for patients whose own bones have been damaged by accident or disease.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8438209.stm
the question up for discussion is this. when should science or society say enough is enough. or if enough is ever enough. for example; how far should gene manipulation go, what safeguards should we have in place. the story above for me is a fantastic worthwhile breakthrough. but where do we draw the line?
Early trials on sheep have showed encouraging results.
The team behind the programme hopes the new bones will soon be available for patients whose own bones have been damaged by accident or disease.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8438209.stm
the question up for discussion is this. when should science or society say enough is enough. or if enough is ever enough. for example; how far should gene manipulation go, what safeguards should we have in place. the story above for me is a fantastic worthwhile breakthrough. but where do we draw the line?