That was way back then. Things are a bit different now. One of the variables involved are not “natural”, per sé, but civil.
Us.
Pig and Human hybrids? WTF!
Unlocking DNA has benefits, but a whole lot of downsides. And a great many people don’t seem all too concerned about the downsides.
God help us. And that’s just for the well meaning people in the equation. As for the more malevolent among us...
>>Unlocking DNA has benefits, but a whole lot of downsides
Especially in the context of a “culture” where SOCIAL conservatism is poo pooed as being so last millennium.
Disregarding 5 Billion years of natural selection, and the resulting selected REPRODUCTIVE behaviors - is insanely hubristic.
I have argued for human beings to have more ownership over their genetic code, that one could sue to stop unauthorized use. But here they won’t need to copy.