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Weapon-X Mice

Posted by timothy on from the knock-out-mice dept.

Bob Vila's Hammer writes "New Scientist has this article about a new breed of mice created in a lab. They have the ability to heal wounds very effectively as they have been genetically engineered to produce large amounts of a protein called angiopoietin-related growth factor. This AGF was found to be in high concentrations at the site of wounds and is expecting further study to ascertain its full potential use in treatments for skin disorders and diseases in humans."

3 of 38 comments (clear)

  1. about time... by Polo · · Score: 4, Funny


    About time to think about building a better mousetrap.

  2. And in other news... by ae0nflx · · Score: 4, Funny

    Supplies of adamantium have drop around the globe after two firms began competing for the rare substance. One firm, located in Toyko seems to be using the substance in mice, while the other, located in a frozen tundra in Canada, seems to be using it to create an woman with really pointy claws....

  3. The Ultimate Weapon by fuzzybunny · · Score: 4, Funny


    All I want are fricken mice with fricken laser beams attached to their heads, is that so much to ask?

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