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I saw on a Netflix documentary that it is possible to make mice bioluminescent by altering their genetic code. Is this possible with all species? How much energy would that cost them (would it affect their metabolism)? Could you make them bioluminescent with any color?

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Is there a theory that attempts to decide the value of different species/individual organisms on a holistic level? For instance, if I had to choose between killing a wolf or an elk, which would be more damaging and why?

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I saw on a Netflix documentary that it is possible to make mice bioluminescent by altering their genetic code. Is this possible with all species? How much energy would that cost them (would it affect their metabolism)? Could you make them bioluminescent with any color?	3630
Is there a theory that attempts to decide the value of different species/individual organisms on a holistic level? For instance, if I had to choose between killing a wolf or an elk, which would be more damaging and why?	1