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Cloned Cats That Glow
Good [+2]Toggle ReplyLink» moohk replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 3:07pm |
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Kong and the glowcats
The Associated Press December 14, 2007 at 8:47 AM EST SEOUL — South Korean scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays. The country's Science and Technology Ministry said it is an achievement that could help develop cures for human genetic diseases. Three Turkish Angora cats were born in January and February through cloning to include a gene that produces a red fluorescent protein that makes them glow in the dark. One died at birth, but the two others survived. A handout photo released in Seoul by the Ministry of Science and Technology shows cloned cats under normal light that have a fluorescence protein gene, left, and glowing under ultraviolet beams. The technology could help develop treatments for human genetic diseases, the developers said. South Korean Ministry of Science and Technology/AFP/Getty
Scientists in Japan have created a genetically modified mouse that they say shows no fear when confronted with a cat
The ministry says it is the first time cats with modified genes have been cloned. The development means genes can be inserted in the course of cloning, paving the way for producing lab cats with genetic diseases to help develop new treatments. “Scientists from Gyeongsang National University and Sunchon National University took skin cells from a cat and inserted the fluorescent gene into them before transplanting the genetically modified cells into eggs. "Cats have similar genes to those of humans,” veterinary professor Kong Il-keun of Gyeongsang National University said. “We can make genetically modified cats that can be used to develop new cures for genetic diseases.” Keitaro Kato, a geneticist at Kinki University in western Japan who has cloned fish, said the research could be significant if it eventually helps treat people with hereditary diseases. “People with genetic disorders usually have to receive treatment throughout their lives that is very hard on them,” Mr. Kato said. “If these results can help to make their lives easier, then I think it's a wonderful thing.” South Korea's scientific reputation suffered a heavy blow after much-hailed stem-cell breakthroughs by scientist Hwang Woo-suk were found to be faked in late 2005. He remains on trial on fraud and other charges. | |
I'm feeling disco squid right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Anarkoid replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 3:08pm |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Phoenix replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 3:20pm |
Jellyfish and many other deep-sea creatures produce their own light sources so even though these genetically modified cats may seem like cool novelty pets they're not the first glow in the dark animals. | |
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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» pussyvamp replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 3:22pm |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» cvxn replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 4:07pm |
I wanna glow too. Not fair.
***a genetically modified mouse that they say shows no fear when confronted with a cat*** very useful in surviving. -__O | |
I'm feeling i want to sleep right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» greatjob replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 4:22pm |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» DCRn replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 4:59pm |
I can't help but feel creeped out.
Keep them away from candy kids. | |
I'm feeling ohqueoui right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Holly_Golightly replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 5:02pm |
poor little cat who died for this retarded purpose. i def. don't want a cat who glow in the dark. eeewww | |
I'm feeling hitched right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» moohk replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 5:14pm |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Holly_Golightly replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 5:29pm |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» cvxn replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 6:26pm |
***Keep them away from candy kids.***
Heeeeyyy!!! >__< (seriously, I don't really like people messing with DNA... I'm not sure we have enough knowledge of it yet.) | |
I'm feeling i want to sleep right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» bob_ replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 6:28pm |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» JasonBeastly replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 6:32pm |
Why didn't they try out the technology on a worm? Then they'd be able to release the new generation of a popular 80's children's toy. | |
I'm feeling squishy right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» cvxn replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 7:18pm |
heeey, leave the worms alone! ;)
They should try it with humans, they're the one who started messing with DNA in the first place... | |
I'm feeling i want to sleep right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» JasonBeastly replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 7:41pm |
Be glad it's not glow in the dark tracers in your drugs. Then everyone would know what you're on the minute you step under blacklight.
Oh but wait, everybody can already tell what you're on if you're in a room with blacklights on. Bad acid. | |
I'm feeling squishy right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» basdini replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 8:06pm |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Wizdumb replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 9:46pm |
this is nothing new, eduardo kac did this like 5 years ago with rabbits
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I'm feeling battery operated right now.. |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» MolocH replied on Fri Dec 14, 2007 @ 10:10pm |
Originally Posted By AERIAL_RAVER HEEEY, LEAVE THE WORMS ALONE! ;) THEY SHOULD TRY IT WITH HUMANS, THEY'RE THE ONE WHO STARTED MESSING WITH DNA IN THE FIRST PLACE...
Jas, you fucking rawk. Why the hell some non conscentent beeing be turned onto an experiment? | |
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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» cvxn replied on Sat Dec 15, 2007 @ 1:42pm |
Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» MolocH replied on Sat Dec 15, 2007 @ 5:42pm |
I mean, personnally, if offered, I'd go on with the testing, all thy'd have to do is ask. But the kittens?... | |
I'm feeling thrashy an'stuff right now.. |
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