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Could the de-extinction of certain species help the environment?
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Selected claim, supporting its parent
CRISPR
, a genetic engineering technique utilized in de-extinction research, has been successfully
used in medicine
.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Animals, including endangered ones such as pandas, have properties in their DNA that can help humans
stay healthy
.
Pro claim 2
Establishing links
between veterinary and human medicine can help address human health concerns.
Con claim 1
Research conducted with existing animals has led to
many cures and medicines
.
Con claim 2
It is
cruel and harmful
to experiment on animals in order to find cures for humans.