Scientists Produce Fearless Mice

Posted by CowboyNeal on Thursday November 17, 2005 @07:43PM from the no-cheese-is-safe dept.

Dotnaught writes "According to New Scientist, a Rutgers University geneticist has found that turning off a specific gene for the protein stathmin makes mice fearless. The story speculates that this research might improve treatment for phobias. It does not mention obvious military applications for the discovery. As noted in this Naval Officer's guide for managing fatigue, the use of amphetamines to stay alert, followed by sedatives to sleep, has a long tradition. Genetic treatments may offer an alternative to pharmaceuticals."

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Re:Which Batman episode was that? by Bad+Ad · 2005-11-17 20:21 · Score: -1, Troll

did you even watch the movie??

seriously, you couldnt be further from correct even if you tried.
Re:Military applications make me shiver... by Anonymous Coward · 2005-11-17 21:32 · Score: -1, Troll

The only logic here is 'do what we say and don't question anything.'

Stick it to The Man, dude!

or

FFS hold old are you, 14 or something?