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Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 12:30pm On Jul 26, 2017
New scientific discoveries are made every day.

From medical breakthroughs to the discovery of new species, cures or remedies here on earth and new planets in our solar system, all these discoveries contribute towards advancing our understanding of the world and the universe we live in.




http://listverse.com/2017/07/08/top-10-disturbing-modern-experiments/

http://www.therichest.com/technologies/the-15-most-disturbing-scientific-discoveries-of-the-last-decade/
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Mucokey(m): 12:33pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Explorers: the greatest researcher on the beat (nairaland), I hail thee

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 12:33pm On Jul 26, 2017
Mind-Controlled Rats.





Researchers at the State University of New York have found a way to control rats remotely.

Scientists claim that the animals could be beneficial to us by doing dangerous and difficult jobs.

Rats make good candidates for this experiment because of their small size and range of physical capabilities.

The technology is still in its early stages and can only detect signals up to 460 meters (1,500 ft) away.

Even more disturbing is the fact that a creature can be controlled by a computer.

The researchers controlled the rats by using computers to send electrical signals through the animals’ brains as a way of giving orders to the rats.

If this experiment becomes a stepping-stone for controlling the minds of other animals and quite possibly humans then we all face the threat of having our autonomy taken away by tyrannical leaders and corrupt governments.

This technology could help to create the perfect obedient slaves or citizens.

They would not even desire to escape or rebel and would be duped into doing whatever their masters desire all to get a euphoric electric shock.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by imohchard(m): 12:35pm On Jul 26, 2017
I know that nobody used to carry FTC on Explorers post.....


But let me just buy this land and keep,

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 12:37pm On Jul 26, 2017
Artificial Wombs.




Artificial wombs are common in the science fiction genre, and scientists are closer than ever to developing one in the real world.

They have already created an artificial womb that helped premature lambs develop normally.

It resembled a large, clear plastic bag with wires.

The goal of the research is to improve the survival rate and quality of life of premature babies, many of whom suffer from cerebral palsy and respiratory complications.

If humans can be produced entirely without wombs, then they might replace natural births.

Many women might prefer birth outside their body for health and vanity reasons.

The technology could also be used for sterile women and gay couples.

This technology does, however, pose the threat of leading to eugenics and population control if women were sterilized, leaving those with access to artificial wombs as the only ones able to procreate.

The possibility of artificial wombs is frightening.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by vizkiz: 12:40pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Alitair(m): 12:42pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 12:43pm On Jul 26, 2017
De-extinction.




De-extinction is what it sounds like the resurrection of extinct species.

This may sound intriguing, but it could lead to a host of issues as it did in Jurassic Park.

In 2003, the first extinct animal, the Pyrenean ibex, was born, only to die and cause the subspecies a second extinction.

Less than two decades later, scientists are hoping to bring back woolly mammoths.

First, the researchers must sequence mammoth DNA.

They intend to use Asian elephants as surrogate mothers.

If this were to work out, mammoths might be seen at zoos but probably not in the wild.

De-extinction raises the ethical problem of bringing an extinct species into a completely transformed world that they might not be able to tolerate or survive in.

Furthermore, the possibility of bringing back a species that may never live again in the wild seems like a waste of resources.

The money to fund these projects might be better used to help protect other species from extinction instead of playing God.

The idea of bringing back species may be exciting, but it also raises questions on what to do if Neanderthals were brought back.

In the future, it may be possible to use CRISPR to produce Neanderthals by using us or chimps as surrogate mothers.

This would probably cause a lot of suffering as many cloned individuals are prone to health problems and often die young.

Additionally, life likely would be hard as a modern-day Neanderthal.

Teasing and bullying would likely occur due to their differing build and facial features, possibly greater physical strength, and perhaps differing intelligence levels.

That is, if they are considered humans and not forced to be our slaves or subordinates in society.




With this technology, maybe dead families can be brought back.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Daeylar(f): 12:43pm On Jul 26, 2017
Mind controlled rats and artificial wombs, the negative use of both will be really troubling

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by siegfried99(m): 12:44pm On Jul 26, 2017
Explorers on the beat grin
Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by madridguy(m): 12:44pm On Jul 26, 2017
Researchers at the State University of New York have found a way to control rats remotely. shocked
Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by hahn(m): 12:46pm On Jul 26, 2017
Explorers:
Mind-Controlled Rats.





Researchers at the State University of New York have found a way to control rats remotely.

Scientists claim that the animals could be beneficial to us by doing dangerous and difficult jobs.

Rats make good candidates for this experiment because of their small size and range of physical capabilities.

The technology is still in its early stages and can only detect signals up to 460 meters (1,500 ft) away.

Even more disturbing is the fact that a creature can be controlled by a computer.

The researchers controlled the rats by using computers to send electrical signals through the animals’ brains as a way of giving orders to the rats.

If this experiment becomes a stepping-stone for controlling the minds of other animals and quite possibly humans then we all face the threat of having our autonomy taken away by tyrannical leaders and corrupt governments.

This technology could help to create the perfect obedient slaves or citizens.

They would not even desire to escape or rebel and would be duped into doing whatever their masters desire all to get a euphoric electric shock.

SOunds like this is already happening here in Nigeria because no matter how much money our polithiefians, pastors and spiritual leaders exploit us and loot our nation's funds we still find a way to support and defend them

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Lsofdk(m): 12:48pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 12:50pm On Jul 26, 2017
Head Transplant.



The idea of head transplants sounds far-fetched.

After all, beheading is a form of execution.

However, Sergio Canavero has claimed to successfully repair the cut spinal cords of mice.

Although many people are skeptical, his group is hoping to test their technique on dogs next.

There are many ethical issues surrounding this idea.

First, like many donated organs, the brain might be rejected and the patient would have to take drugs to try to prevent this after an incredibly dangerous procedure.

These immunosuppressant drugs have side effects including osteoporosis, weakened muscles, and high blood sugar.

Additionally, this leads to numerous questions about identity.

Having completely new bodies could be traumatic for the patients and lead to increased aversion to organ donations for potential donors.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Krystalzkris(f): 12:52pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by dasanchez1(m): 12:55pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 12:57pm On Jul 26, 2017
Love portion.




Love can be magical and difficult to understand.

It can also cause a lot of pain.

Nevertheless, the scientific community is studying ways to brew love potions, a potentially disturbing and shocking development.

The neuropeptide oxytocin is being studied to examine its ability to help with relationships.

Some scientists are skeptical that we can truly create love potions.

But if researchers were able to successfully use oxytocin or other substances as love potions, the ethical implications would be profound.

These drugs would probably be used to support rather than form love, but the idea of trying to recreate something as complex as love can be seen as playing God.

Additionally, forcing someone to fall in love with you, if that could happen, would be highly unethical.

It would violate a person’s autonomy, and the love potion may be considered a date-rape drug.

Furthermore, we may just be putting a Band–Aid on our problems by becoming dependent on love drugs to cure heartbreak and fix relationships.

It may be wiser and certainly better to deal with love the old-fashioned way.




If it real, gonna break homes chai.

Secretaries love portioning their male bosses.

Drivers, gatemen vs oga's wives.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by 4kings: 12:58pm On Jul 26, 2017
Explorers:
Head Transplant.



The idea of head transplants sounds far-fetched.

After all, beheading is a form of execution.

However, Sergio Canavero has claimed to successfully repair the cut spinal cords of mice.

Although many people are skeptical, his group is hoping to test their technique on dogs next.

There are many ethical issues surrounding this idea.

First, like many donated organs, the brain might be rejected and the patient would have to take drugs to try to prevent this after an incredibly dangerous procedure.

These immunosuppressant drugs have side effects including osteoporosis, weakened muscles, and high blood sugar.

Additionally, this leads to numerous questions about identity.

Having completely new bodies could be traumatic for the patients and lead to increased aversion to organ donations for potential donors.
I'm still keeping tabs on Prof. Sergio Canavero, i hope his human head transplant this december will be succesful.

Though i've just been seeing discouragements from many neuroscientists since.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 1:05pm On Jul 26, 2017
3D printers




3D printers have been one of the most intriguing inventions of recent times, and can be used to “print” everything from machine parts to working guns.

In 2017, a Spanish university went a step further and created a 3D bioprinter than can print working human skin, complete with epidermis, dermis and collagen, which replicates the elasticity of real skin.

Although this has the potential to have some very positive uses, such as in skin transplants or in cosmetic testing in place of animals, the idea of human parts being mechanically created by machines will seem disturbing to many people.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Epositive(m): 1:06pm On Jul 26, 2017
Explorers:
Head Transplant.



The idea of head transplants sounds far-fetched.

After all, beheading is a form of execution.

However, Sergio Canavero has claimed to successfully repair the cut spinal cords of mice.

Although many people are skeptical, his group is hoping to test their technique on dogs next.

There are many ethical issues surrounding this idea.

First, like many donated organs, the brain might be rejected and the patient would have to take drugs to try to prevent this after an incredibly dangerous procedure.

These immunosuppressant drugs have side effects including osteoporosis, weakened muscles, and high blood sugar.

Additionally, this leads to numerous questions about identity.

Having completely new bodies could be traumatic for the patients and lead to increased aversion to organ donations for potential donors.

i need this "one" ahbeg,,,, no be everytime i go dey show people my real face cheesy wink

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 1:07pm On Jul 26, 2017
Three Parent Embryos




The scientific breakthrough which allows for the creation of three parent embryos was made in 2013, and the first child of three parents was born in the US in 2016, after his parents underwent the treatment in Mexico.

Three parent embryos can be used to help women who want to become pregnant, but who are worried about passing on genetic conditions to their children.

Healthy mitochondrial cells from a donor are used to try and prevent genetic conditions from being passed on, while keeping the genetic information from both parents that would make the child theirs.

The concerns here are ethical, as the idea of a child with three biological parents makes many people uncomfortable.

There are also some doubts about the efficacy of this treatment, and no-one really knows what the long-term effectsmay be on children born as a result of this therapy.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by moscobabs(m): 1:09pm On Jul 26, 2017
Space for sale

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Explorers(m): 1:10pm On Jul 26, 2017
Lab-Grown Donor Organs



Scientists across the world have been trying to develop new technology to tackle the shortage of donor organs.

A Japanese team looking into this very issue became the first to “grow” a functioning human liver from stem cells in 2013, but we are a long way from the first stem cell liver transplant.

There are also still a lot of problems that need resolving before synthetic organs will become the norm.

In addition to fixing the technical problems of rejection and infection, scientists will also have to overcome ethical objections to the use of stem cells, and the squeamishness that some people will feel at the idea of using livers, heart and kidneys that have been created in a laboratory.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Nobody: 1:35pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by UncleSnr(m): 1:39pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Aremu01(m): 1:54pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Kwonder(m): 2:17pm On Jul 26, 2017
This information is not new na... Buhari has been displaying signs of mind control embarassed embarassed

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by CzarChris(m): 2:19pm On Jul 26, 2017
I read the article on head transplant earlier this year and even watch a video simulation of what the transplant would look like. Science truly is beautiful.


Explorers:
New scientific discoveries are made every day.

From medical breakthroughs to the discovery of new species, cures or remedies here on earth and new planets in our solar system, all these discoveries contribute towards advancing our understanding of the world and the universe we live in.

Don't forget about hydroponics and cyrogenic freezing.


Respect bro, you too much.

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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Iamsheye(m): 2:20pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Funjosh(m): 2:24pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Dexema(m): 2:25pm On Jul 26, 2017
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Re: Some Shocking Modern Day Experiments You Need To Know. by Dollarship(m): 2:27pm On Jul 26, 2017
Iamsheye:
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