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Should we play God with animals’ DNA?

Sat Sep 12 08:03PM

A US philosopher sparked a debate this week by calling for the genetic modification of animals' DNA so they don't feel pain when they are being slaughtered. Adam Shriver of Washington University in St Louis says there is a moral case for altering the DNA make-up of cows, chickens and other animals bred for… More »

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