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Genetically Engineering Sheep for Larger, Stronger Hindquarters

Posted by chrisd on from the baaby-got-baack dept.

baldingbobo writes "Duke and Agriculture department scientists are reporting that they have discovered an elusive, mutated gene that causes certain sheep to have unusually big and muscular bottoms. The discovery is especially exciting, said the researchers, because the unusual gene has evaded all the traditional means of detection for nearly a decade. They've been searching for this advance for nearly a decade.There are photos available as well."

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  1. Scotsman by FroMan · · Score: 1, Redundant

    How does that kilt joke go?

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    Norris/Palin 2012
    Fact: We deserve leaders who can kick your ass and field dress your carcass.
  2. Peals of delight heard in Aberdeen by Lux+Interior · · Score: 2, Redundant
    From the article,
    Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Duke University Medical Center discovered a gene called "callipyge," (pronounced cal - ah - PEEJ) meaning "beautiful buttocks" in Greek, because the sheep have large, muscular bottoms with very little fat.
    The Scots are behind this research, aren't they??

    Sorry... so easy... couldn't resist..*guffaw*