January 12, 2006

Anyone for playing God??

Taiwan breeds green-glowing pigs

Scientists in Taiwan say they have bred three pigs that glow in the dark.

They claim that while other researchers have bred partly fluorescent pigs, theirs are the only pigs in the world which are green through and through.

The pigs are transgenic, created by adding genetic material from jellyfish into a normal pig embryo.

The researchers hope the pigs will boost the island's stem cell research, as well as helping with the study of human disease.

The researchers, from National Taiwan University's Department of Animal Science and Technology, say that although the pigs glow, they are otherwise no different from any others.

Taiwan is not claiming a world first. Others have bred partially fluorescent pigs before. But the researchers insist the three pigs they have produced are better.

Full Story @ BBC NEWS

Posted by Muddy at January 12, 2006 09:15 PM



Comments

Interresting but very gross. But, hey, look at the bright side (no pun intended)....even in a black/brown out, you'll still be able to see your bacon and pork chops glowing from your dinner plate.

Posted by: mrs. muddy at January 13, 2006 11:34 PM
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