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SKorean scientists clone cats that glow

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SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays, an achievement that could help develop cures for human genetic diseases, the Science and Technology Ministry said.

Three Turkish Angora cats were born in January and February through cloning with a gene that produces a red fluorescent protein that makes them glow in dark. One died at birth, but the two others survived, the ministry said.

The ministry claimed it was the first time cats with modified genes have been cloned.

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bill (73) Senior board member | 2007-12-16 14:35:43
http://www.usatoday.com/news/science/2003-01-21-cloned-cats_x.htm
Cloning cats has been done before - but not for the same purposes as the above article - this link goes back to 2003
Sam (135) Newbie | 2007-12-16 14:45:52
this "glow in the dark" bit has me intrigued - the cat is a nocternal hunting animal - the idea is to sneak up on it's prey under cover of darkness and foliage etc then spring out - if it glows in the dark - that will make it pretty obvious - it will stand out in the dark and lose the element of suprise - therefore not too sucessful as a sneaky hunter
Tess () Newbie | 2007-12-16 14:49:11
cats can be a real problem in local communities by killing off all of the native wildlife - maybe the idea is to make all cats glow in the dark so that the local wildlife can see them and escape
Spud () Newbie | 2007-12-16 14:52:58
there must be more to this than meets the eye - what is the connection between glow in the dark cats and developing cures for human genetic diseases - I think that It's a counter attack by the mice - as per Tess's comments
Aziz () Newbie | 2007-12-16 16:51:47
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/08/eveningnews/main641999.shtml
cloning pets - particularly cats isn't new - though when you look at the cost involved I'd say just get another - there are plenty of cats and dogs out there - just looking for a good home -
Sophie () Newbie | 2007-12-16 16:55:06
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/cloning/
start to move into some very delicate areas with this subject - is this something we should be playing with ? plus where will it end ? - always someone pushing the boundary just that little bit further - lots of unethical people out there
bill (73) Senior board member | 2007-12-16 19:35:37
I'm still trying to come to terms with the scientific aspect as it applies to research - South Korean researchers have had issues in the past regarding not telling 100% of the truth - it all sounds a little bit suspect - if you ask me
Rezza () Newbie | 2007-12-16 19:41:14
maybe the next breakthrough will be the invisible cat - make em glow then disapear - that is sure to fool the local native wildlife - and birds - I've just got a vision of an invisible cat leaping out and terrifying a bunch of birds
Spud () Newbie | 2007-12-16 19:43:12
you've been reading too many Super Hero comics - get back to work !!
Rezza () Newbie | 2007-12-16 19:52:31
what a great fashion accessory - glow in the dark cats - so forget the light stick or headband and take a cat with you instead - - sit it on your head - just like a Davey Crocket type of hat or round the shoulders or... the opportunities to experiment are endless - just go for it
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