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Japan's Unique Cow/Whale Hybrid Experiments

Posted by Zonk on from the baleen-on-the-hoof-or-udders-out-at-sea dept.

RemyBR writes "Controversial scientific research happens all the time, but a review conducted by scientists in Japan uncovered a list of 'bizarre' trials - including one program designed to crossbreed cows with whales.'Scientists have analyzed 43 research papers produced by Japan over 18 years, finding most were useless or esoteric. The scientific research included injecting minke whale sperm into cows eggs, and attempts to produce test-tube whale babies.'"

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  1. Whales & cows are fine by me... by LighterShadeOfBlack · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Just please God, tell me they didn't try to fertilise a laser with shark sperm.

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  2. Different Orders by Stargoat · · Score: 0, Redundant

    WTF? A cow is order Artiodactyla, and a whale is order Cetacea. Their DNA would be miles apart. The only thing they have in common is that they are mammals. How did anyone ever think this could work? And a biologist at that? Again I say, WTF?

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  3. Re:Yeah, right. by cheater512 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I assume you posted that knowing that you'd get +5 Insightful as well.

    Just as I did. :)
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