Finally, the jackalope is within reach!
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Are these genes turned on in humans who sustain a fracture, or undergo bone surgery?
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I'm with earlier commenter Pat from Chicago. I was intrigued by the article until the pure science delved into a possible treatment for osteoporosis. Which of course will attract the interest of Big Pharma as a potential cure would be worth billions and billions. How long until the TV advertisements with all the disclaimers? Besides, practical applications are likely decades away, if we survive climate change and everything else on the current menu. Do folks really think we're at the point where we can just insert or amplify certain genes without the "unknown unknowns?" Hey, grandma's no longer confined to her wheelchair, but her hooves and antlers are a little scary, don't you think mom?
Can't pure science advance incrementally before folks are speculating how to commercialize the latest development?
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I guess the study of something could one day lead to the treatment of something, but a lot of this seems to be pie in the sky sales pitch to obtain funding.
Could the study of deer lead to people with four legs? Could the study of people lead to deer that talk?
Well maybe. But it seems like some things just are.
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Regrow your tibia and get free antlers. Such a fashion statement!
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