So maybe that is a bit inaccurate but this glow in the dark mouse is real and was created to aid in cancer research. It's called a florescent nude transgenic mouse. We're embarrassed for him.
Nude transgenic mouse in normal light
Nude transgenic mouse under black light at a Phish show. More like this
I gave a talk to some folks at UBC's School of Music this past weekend, on biology, genetics and the odd reference to music. One of things I mentioned (with an auditary theme) was the interesting case of the use of Nude mice as vectors for the production of human ears (image below).
Are you going to blog dressed or in the nude?
The new Mini-AIR brought this wond
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This technology will surely be a hit with Richard Gere.
I kill these mice routinely. It is very interesting actually because when you open up their abdominal cavity, the intestines and surrounding fascia appear green even under normal light. There is now a fluorescent red variety as well, mating the two would surely be a hit around the holidays!