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Scientists at Tokyo University say they were able to successfully switch off a mouse's instinct to cower at the smell or presence of cats

That'll be a quick way to extinction for the mice if they all get that genetic manipulation. If they were to do the same for rats, New Yorkers could then easily get rid of a big problem. And PETA will have a new animal on their extinction list.

And, Al-Qaeda will have an animal which they could then easily strap belts of explosives around their waists and send them on the way to America.

[G8 Diplomat]

And, Al-Qaeda will have an animal which they could then easily strap belts of explosives around their waists and send them on the way to America.

They do already....themselves.

I was thinking how this could potentially be used in warfare...an army of genetically-engineered 'fearless' troops facing bullet fire and IEDs without an ounce of fear?? That'll make them stupid--they'll get too close to an IED or something because they're not afraid of it and get themselves killed. And from the terrorists side, the number of suicide bombers would increase since they all have 'no fear' of getting blown up. We have the fear instinct for a reason. To react to danger and protect ourselves. I can't imagine what kind of nightmarish world it would be if we weren't afraid of anything...everyone's genes tampered with to make them 'perfect' and fearless....scary times in the future if this continues.