Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology and Brave New Beasts




The Scope Radio show

Summary: Doctors have cloned and made genetic modifications to animals, but did you know they’ve also created glow-in-the-dark dogs and flu-free chickens? We often talk about what biotechnology means for humans, but what does it mean for animals? Emily Anthes, author of Frankenstein’s Cat: Cuddling Up to Biotech’s Brave New Beasts discusses her book and the role of animals in science. She also talks about hot debates surrounding the cloning of endangered species and the use of animals for scientific experiments.