NEW DOLL CONTAINS REAL DNA
NEW DOLL CONTAINS REAL DNA
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Wireless Flash) Genetic engineering is moving out of the laboratory and into kiddies toys. A California-based toy manufacturer has made a doll that contains replicated human DNA. The DNA dolly called A.R.L.O., is a remote-controlled robot that has a sample of inert human DNA from an anonymous donor sealed in an acrylic casing on its back. Although the DNA doesnt do anything to enhance A.R.L.O.s performance, maker Playmate Toys hopes the gimmick will lead to development of robotic dolls that have DNA patterns integrated in their microchips. The $120 doll should be in stores by the end of fall.
Fri 08-24-01