Researchers are blurring the lines of what it means to be human, so do our laws need to change, asks Jessica Hamzelou


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In the meantime, there are plenty of scientific and technical achievements to keep ethicists and lawyers busy. “We should err on the side of generosity: if we’re uncertain of the status, we should grant the status,” says Savulescu. “Unless we’re certain this thing is closer to a pig than it is to a human, we should treat it as a human until we know more.”
Vocabulary
blur (v) – make it difficult to distinguish between two things because of their similarities


a clump of (n) – a group of things clustered together


entities (n) – living organisms, cells, structures made from human stem cells


grant (v) – (=give) to give or allow sb sth, usually officially
vague (adj) – uncertain or unclear in meaning


a judgement call (n) – a decision that is based on your opinion.
cultured (adj) – produced under artificial conditions.
magnify (v) – to exaggerate or make sth appear larger or more significant than it is
hatred (n) – an extreme emotional dislike or hostility towards sb or sth.
trait (n) – a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that is genetically inherited or acquired through experience or learning.
pressing (adj) – requiring immediate action or attention; urgent.
surround (v) – to center around or be related to a particular issue or topic.
in accordance with (conj) – in agreement or conformity with a particular set of rules, principles, or norms.
chimera (n) – organisms that contain cells or DNA from two or more genetically distinct individuals or species.
circumvent (v) – to avoid a particular process or obstacle to achieve a desired outcome
lengthy (adj) – lasting for an extended period of time; long or time-consuming.
stimulate (v) – to activate or excite the brain using specific electrical or magnetic signals delivered through implanted devices.

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