There are a number of reasons I can see for this, research is a good case. For example, having genetically identical sets of subjects means having to use far fewer animals than with a heterogeneous sample. Other ideas that have been advanced is that since cats are very good models for diabetes, by using a "strain" of cats that will develop diabetes, that will considerably boost efforts to find a cure for it.
regards, larry -- Larry C. Lyons ColdFusion/Web Developer Certified Advanced ColdFusion 5 Developer EBStor.com 8870 Rixlew Lane, Suite 204 Manassas, Virginia 20109-3795 tel: (703) 393-7930 fax: (703) 393-2659 Web: http://www.ebstor.com http://www.pacel.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chaos, panic, and disorder - my work here is done. -- > -----Original Message----- > From: Steve Green [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 8:38 AM > To: CF-Community > Subject: RE: Texas A&M clones a cat > > > umm yeah .. but isnt the reason they are > investigating/refining the cloning > procedure to be able to mass clone quickly/easily/effectivly ... I > personally cannot see a single reason for cloning a cat ... I > thought the > idea of cloning other animals (not saying i agree) is for > increased yield of > meat with less waste products etc... and maybe for spare > parts manufacturer. > Who needs more cats!, The animal shelters are overrun with abandoned > cats/dogs/etc... Yes there are enough cats, they are doing > well enough in > the procreating without our help. ;) > > ps: i'm a cat person, luv ma cats :) > > -+ SteG +- > > -----Original Message----- > From: Raymond Camden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 15 February 2002 13:28 > To: CF-Community > Subject: RE: Texas A&M clones a cat > > > I know your joking, but the reporter on the Today show this > morning was > really worried about this - she asked the guy if this was going to add > to the over population problem. > > Um... excuse me - but isn't cloning a _delicate_ process. I mean, it's > not like were popping out clones 10-20 a day or something. > > rc > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Howie Hamlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 6:15 PM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: Texas A&M clones a cat > > > > > > http://www.cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/02/14/cloned.cat.reut/index.html > > > > <social commentary> > > Aren't there enough cats? > > </social commentary> > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-community@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
