Glow-in-the-dark Cats

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 01-01-2008, 11:51 PM

BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- South Korean scientists on Wednesday showed off three genetically modified cats, which glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet beams, media reported.

A team of scientists led by Kong Il-keun at Gyeongsang National University cloned the cats after manipulating a fluorescent protein gene to change their skin colour, the Ministry of Science and Technology said.

"It marked the first time in the world that cats with RFP genes have been cloned," the ministry said in a statement.

"The ability to produce cloned cats with the manipulated genes is significant as it could be used for developing treatments for genetic diseases and for reproducing model (cloned) animals suffering from the same diseases as humans," it added.
The cats were born in January and February. One was stillborn while two others grew to become adult Turkish Angoras, weighing 3.0 kilograms and 3.5 kilograms.

The researchers said their work could help unravel mysteries of some 250 genetic diseases suffered by both humans and cats. The findings also could be used to clone endangered tigers, leopards and other animals.

Scientists have concocted cloned and transgenic animals for years, although debates about the ethics and safety of the practice continue to rage.

California officials in 2004 banned the sale of GloFish, the world's first transgenic pet. British scientists injected jellyfish genes into chickens and pigs to make them glow several years ago. Last year, scientists in Taiwan said they also spawned glow-in-the-dark pigs.

WildeStarr · 01-02-2008, 12:02 AM

lp59aholicDon · 01-02-2008, 12:05 AM

Ah This will make night time varmint huntin a whole lot easier :rofl:

gravmy0 · 01-02-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lp59aholicDon

Ah This will make night time varmint huntin a whole lot easier :rofl:

I would imagine the rodents and such to run at first sign of a glowing furball.
there goes nocturnal feline prowless and stealth
lawl

lp59aholicDon · 01-02-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gravmy0

I would imagine the rodents and such to run at first sign of a glowing furball.
there goes nocturnal feline prowless and stealth
lawl

Man , Its a shame my two former German SHepherds didnt live to see this !

808 · 01-02-2008, 12:33 AM

Glow in the dark condems...glow in the dark cats....what will they think of next?

coldsteal2 · 01-02-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 808

Glow in the dark condems...glow in the dark cats....what will they think of next?

i think its obvious! Glow in the dark P____
use your imagination.........

"Oh no you di-unt"..........

808 · 01-02-2008, 01:57 AM

Works for me!

lp59aholicDon · 01-02-2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 808

Works for me!

Ya will NEVER miss finding it when the lights go out

What do Really BIG Gals and Mopeds have in common?

808 · 01-02-2008, 02:04 AM

You don't brag about riding them?

lp59aholicDon · 01-02-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 808

You don't brag about riding them?

They are great fun to ride, Till your friends catch you on one

808 · 01-02-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lp59aholicDon

They are great fun to ride, Till your friends catch you on one

I new it was something like that!

coldsteal2 · 01-02-2008, 07:35 PM

hahahah

FUS44 · 01-02-2008, 10:59 PM

no fat beaver.....no fat beaver.....

swear I'm gonna leave 'er!

lp59aholicDon · 01-02-2008, 11:03 PM

Mo' Cushion For the pushin,
Much More bounce to the ounce

01-01-2008, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
*FLICKOFLASH* GLOBAL EMO MOD Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hagerstown,MD USA Posts: 9,593 Thanks: 31 Thanked 105 Times in 35 Posts	Glow-in-the-dark Cats BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- South Korean scientists on Wednesday showed off three genetically modified cats, which glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet beams, media reported. A team of scientists led by Kong Il-keun at Gyeongsang National University cloned the cats after manipulating a fluorescent protein gene to change their skin colour, the Ministry of Science and Technology said. "It marked the first time in the world that cats with RFP genes have been cloned," the ministry said in a statement. "The ability to produce cloned cats with the manipulated genes is significant as it could be used for developing treatments for genetic diseases and for reproducing model (cloned) animals suffering from the same diseases as humans," it added. The cats were born in January and February. One was stillborn while two others grew to become adult Turkish Angoras, weighing 3.0 kilograms and 3.5 kilograms. The researchers said their work could help unravel mysteries of some 250 genetic diseases suffered by both humans and cats. The findings also could be used to clone endangered tigers, leopards and other animals. Scientists have concocted cloned and transgenic animals for years, although debates about the ethics and safety of the practice continue to rage. California officials in 2004 banned the sale of GloFish, the world's first transgenic pet. British scientists injected jellyfish genes into chickens and pigs to make them glow several years ago. Last year, scientists in Taiwan said they also spawned glow-in-the-dark pigs. __________________ http://www.marshallforum.com/ http://www.geartalk.com/forums/index.php http://www.gpickups.com/forum/ http://www.sevenstring.org/

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