Reuters gives the article a less provocative title, but “Gene Blocker Turns Monkeys Into Workaholics – Study” is really about procrastination.
“The gene knockdown triggered a remarkable transformation in the simian work ethic. Like many of us, monkeys normally slack off initially in working toward a distant goal,” he added.
I know we’re 97% the same genetically as chimps, but are they calling me a simian?
Although some employers might take a distinct interest in the work, the NIMH team said they are hoping to understand mental illness.
And people worry about stem-cell research. Can’t anybody stop these mad scientists??!?