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Category Archives: genetics
Mutant Ants are Here
The development of nuclear weapons gave rise to fears across the globe, some more fantastical than others. People imagined all kinds of gruesome ends, including mutant, irradiated organisms. Perhaps the most famous representation of the effects of atomic meddling is … Continue reading
Posted in Could this Happen?, genetics
Tagged ants, CRISPR, gene editing, genes, genetic modification, genetics, giant ants, mutants, olfactory, orco gene, the deadly mantis, them
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The Tricorder Will See You Now
If you feel faint on the Starship Enterprise or your head starts spinning around, Bones McCoy would crinkle his brow in concern, take a step back, and scan you with the medical tricorder, a handheld device with a detachable scanner, … Continue reading
Posted in genetics, medicine, technology
Tagged bones mccoy, diagnosis, DNA, gattaca, genetic testing, medical tricorder, medicine, minION, Nosanov, quantuMDx, star trek, tricorder, X prize
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Wired for Bliss
In Larry Niven’s Known Space stories, humanity has advanced to the point of producing pleasure by tinkering with the brain, rendering other vices obsolete. “Wireheads” have electronic brain implants, “drouds,” that tickle their brains’ pleasure centers. Not surprisingly, people become … Continue reading
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Tagged bliss, brain, DBS, Death by Ecstasy, deep brain stimulation, dopamine, genomic modification, happiness, hyperthymia, Larry Niven, opioids, pleasure, Ringworld, TMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation, transhumanism, wireheading
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