View Full Version : Scientists reprogram fruit flies with lasers!
draconacticus
27-10-09, 12:26
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2009-10/16/fruit-flies%27-memories-reprogrammed-with-lasers.aspx
This is what makes me proud to be a scientist.
Soon we shall reprogram all lifeforms! Mwuh huh huh huh!
Fire tha lazorrrrrrzz!!!
What like science scientists? As in sciencetists?
There is apparantly a cancer-proof hairless rat too!
draconacticus
27-10-09, 14:28
What like science scientists? As in sciencetists?
There is apparantly a cancer-proof hairless rat too!
Is the lack of hair a side effect of cancer proofing or did they specifically design their rodent to be impervious to tumours whilst being silky smooth?
Personally, I immac all of my test subjects :P
I think the lack of hair is incidental. They have some dual-layer defence.
deadmensboots
31-10-09, 10:24
Is the lack of hair a side effect of cancer proofing or did they specifically design their rodent to be impervious to tumours whilst being silky smooth?
Personally, I immac all of my test subjects :P
It is in its natural biological state, rather than chemically enhanced. (http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327267.300-naked-mole-rats-may-help-cure-cancer.html) As soon as cancerous cells cluster together and reach a certain size: it has a built in defense that surrounds the cancerous cells and contains them; thus, not allowing them to spread further.