There isn't a separate section for genetics, so I guess I'll just post this here...
If we do manage to merge tardigrade DNA with human DNA, what does this do to our perception of the "tree of life?"
www.livescience.com
Even if they start with mice, it's still a convergence of branches... on the other hand, we know that some merges took place eons ago in the early days of life, before we got all specialized (mitochondria, anyone?). At least we're all from the same planet. For now!
Meanwhile, untold numbers of bacteria species and viruses are happily experimenting with us too. Fair.
If we do manage to merge tardigrade DNA with human DNA, what does this do to our perception of the "tree of life?"

Tardigrade DNA Added to Human Cells Could Help Us Survive on Mars, Scientist Says
Will we one day combine tardigrade DNA with our cells to go to Mars?

Even if they start with mice, it's still a convergence of branches... on the other hand, we know that some merges took place eons ago in the early days of life, before we got all specialized (mitochondria, anyone?). At least we're all from the same planet. For now!
Meanwhile, untold numbers of bacteria species and viruses are happily experimenting with us too. Fair.