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Eurasian Institute for Guided Evolution (MT)

British Londinium
07-02-2007, 02:51
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The Eurasian Institute for Guided Evolution is now offering to found a clinic in your nation, to assist in the development and spread of guided evolution. But first, what is guided evolution, and how do we achieve such evolution?

First, guided evolution is, quite simply, evolution that has been altered using biological means - it is the usage of technology to transcend biological limitations.

To achieve such results, we utilise a highly specialised form of gene therapy. The Institute is capable of creating a highly specialised form of virus that has been modified to suit our needs. In this example, the virus has been engineered to contain the DNA codon that will manufacture the protein that makes insulin. After forging this virus, we inject it into the patient, and after a few weeks, the virus will have successfully "attacked" the pancreas. However, instead of killing off the cells, the virus will implant the aforementioned DNA codon, allowing a former diabetic to be cured of her diabetes.

With this utilisation of the viral vector, the Institute will be able to increase intelligence throughout an entire population, increase metabolic rates, increase stamina, make the body more disease-resistant, etc. The best part about this type of therapy is that the changes are permanent within the patient, and the patient will be able to pass on the benefits she accrues to her children. Please, allow us to open up an Institute branch in your nation.
Havvy
07-02-2007, 03:49
I need to see the research your company/nation has done on this project. Also, is this possible today in RL? If not, that sorry, I don't think it qualifies as MT.
British Londinium
07-02-2007, 03:56
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6 February 2007
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Eurasian Institute for Guided Evolution Makes Breakthrough

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The Eurasian Institute for Guided Evolution (EIGE) recently transplated a gene that codes for bioluminescence into a patient in Argyll, Eurasia.

EIGE created a virus that contained the DNA sequence that coded for a protein (luciferase) which causes cells to become bioluminescent. Then, in a lengthy procedure, managed to make an Argyll man glow in the dark.

"When we first turned off the lights, and saw his cells glow, it was magnificent," stated Dr. Jack Carver, Director of the Institute. "It was the culmination of years worth of research and development. And this is merely the beginning. The possibilities for this technology are astounding."

The Eurasian government recently made a contract with the institute to increase the mental capacity of its battlefield commanders, and the process ought to be completed in two years.
British Londinium
07-02-2007, 03:57
I need to see the research your company/nation has done on this project. Also, is this possible today in RL? If not, that sorry, I don't think it qualifies as MT.

OOC: It is possible in RL, but its expensive and difficult. But MT expands in the future by five-ten years, so this is feasible.
Whyatica
07-02-2007, 04:20
Well, what you're doing here is gene therapy, which is a good idea, but you aren't guiding evolution unless you're changing sperm/egg cells iirc.
British Londinium
07-02-2007, 04:21
OOC: Well, that's another part of the institute. Thanks for pointing that out though.
Havvy
07-02-2007, 04:38
Congrats: 2500 posts BL/Eurasia.

Again, I want to see the research shown. Oh, and if you wish, you may place any business in Havvy (except Walmart type).
British Londinium
07-02-2007, 04:40
OOC: For research, please go to somewhere like Wikipedia and look up gene therapy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_therapy#Viruses) or the viral vector (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viral_vector).
British Londinium
08-02-2007, 00:25
Bump for Vetaka