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Scientists Create Glow-in-the-Dark Pigs
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:21 pm
by Bob Juch
In an effort to further study human genetic disorders, scientists in Southern China injected pig embryos with fluorescent jellyfish DNA; when these 10 piglets are put under a black light, they emanate an eerie green glow. This successful integration of genetic material into the animal’s natural make-up, made possible through a technique developed by reproductive scientists at the University of Hawai`i, could be instrumental in creating more cost-efficient and effective treatments for disorders like hemophilia.
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http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/12/30/sci ... next-rave/
Re: Scientists Create Glow-in-the-Dark Pigs
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 5:41 pm
by silverscreenselect
Bob Juch wrote:In an effort to further study human genetic disorders, scientists in Southern China injected pig embryos with fluorescent jellyfish DNA; when these 10 piglets are put under a black light, they emanate an eerie green glow. This successful integration of genetic material into the animal’s natural make-up, made possible through a technique developed by reproductive scientists at the University of Hawai`i, could be instrumental in creating more cost-efficient and effective treatments for disorders like hemophilia.
Full story:
http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/12/30/sci ... next-rave/
I wish they had these when I was dating. I could have avoided a couple of awkward morning after scenarios.
[Looking around cautiously to see if any objects are being thrown my way]

Just kidding [/Looking around cautiously to see if any objects are being thrown my way]
Re: Scientists Create Glow-in-the-Dark Pigs
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:42 pm
by Pastor Fireball
I guess scientists started getting tired of creating glowing potatoes and tomatoes.