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So, if you d take a stab, in what sectors do you expect to see the real breakthroughs? My bet is on genetic medicine and the brain sciences.

• jleyank 15y ago
  Genetic engineering is going to be a tough sell with the masses. They won't touch GM corn, tomatoes, ... How the hell are they going to accept GM-mods to themselves?
  • zerostar07 15y ago
    A common characteristic of breakthroughs is that they are at first frightening
    • wallflower 15y ago
      I remember reading a Wired article that predicated GM-augmented human engineering would first gain a foothold in professional sports, namely the NFL.
      • jleyank 15y ago
        More likely something like Tour de France (O2 loading of blood)... And man, will the professional leagues have issues with this. "East German swimmers" will seem like nothing.
  • Tichy 15y ago
    If they have to choose between a genetic engineering product and dying?