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Glowing Cats a New Tool in AIDS Research

sciencehabit writes "Scientists have developed a strain of green-glowing cat by infecting their eggs with a virus containing a foreign gene—the first time this method has worked in a carnivore. Experts say the advance could make the cat a valuable new genetic model—and potentially protect it from an HIV-like virus. "

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  1. Re:So.... by larry+bagina · · Score: 5, Funny

    It is a common belief in Africa (as it was in England in the 1800s) that fucking a virgin will cure STDs.

    But I have it on good authority that if you try to have sex with a lion, you will not die of AIDS.

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    Do you even lift?

    These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.

  2. Re:So.... by demonbug · · Score: 5, Funny

    It is a common belief in Africa (as it was in England in the 1800s) that fucking a virgin will cure STDs.

    But I have it on good authority that if you try to have sex with a lion, you will not die of AIDS.

    Oh how wrong you are; and trust me, Acquired Intense Disembowelment Syndrome is not a fun way to go.