Really with the downvotes??? Here let me try again in a more proper HN way: [collegiate voice] This is an exciting development and a massive step forward for

Really with the downvotes??? Here let me try again in a more proper HN way: [collegiate voice] This is an exciting development and a massive step forward for the scientific community. However one must be careful to examine the ethical implications of such research as it can have unintended consequences. Creating new lifeforms without taking the time to fully understand the impact it would have on our fragile ecosystem could potentially be disastrous. [/end collegiate voice] In other words, we might make zombies. Geez downvoters, lighten up.