Making Gay Sheep Straight

Scientists Think They May Be Able To Control The Sexuality Of Sheep SCIENTISTS are conducting experiments to change the sexuality of “gay” sheep in a programme that critics fear could pave the way for breeding out homosexuality in humans. The technique being developed by American researchers adjusts the hormonal balance in the brains of homosexual rams so that they are more inclined to mate with ewes. OK, this is disturbing in...1...4...5...7 different ways I am definitely opposed to the idea of genetically manipulating a fetus for various personal preferences (i.e. height, gender, orientation). Not for the various social issues that brings with it (powerful as they may be), but rather the implications for the individual. Seriously. How could you ever know what changes like this might do to a person? And not just physically. What, exactly, are the psychological ramifications of changing a person's gender? Their sexual orientation? You think thalidomide babies were bad? Just wait. (oh, and not for nothing, but if I hear one 'Intelligent Designer' or 'Creationist' come out in favor of this, I'm getting a gun) Tags:sexuality science sheep