Probiotic Hand Lotion: Prediction #2

Every time I go to UCSF hospitals and clinics, I notice these germicidal soap dispensers at every sink and germicidal lotion dispensers in every hallway.

I predict that one day they will be replaced by dispensers of probiotic goo.

Furthermore, I think it would be cool to see probiotic skin care and oral care products that were tailored to your genotype.

Perma-Puppies (and Kittens) : Prediction # 1

Prediction (I'm too cheap to put this on Long Bets)

By 2012, the adulthood of pets like kittens and puppies, will be delayed by 'therapy' (genetic, hormonal or ???), so that they can stay young and playful and adorable longer.

This raises ethical questions of course, but it could be worse:

I Googled for therapies to delay development, and found that FuturePundit suggests delaying puberty in humans!

FuturePundit links to this article:

A gene that controls the onset of puberty has been discovered.