Will someone explain why we need glow-in-the-dark cats?
The researchers hope that the procedure could help develop treatments for human genetic diseases.The scientists, from Gyeongsang National University in South Korea, explained that they used the skin cells of the mother cat for cloning. To modify its genes, they inserted a virus in the skin cells, which were then transplanted into the mother's womb. Four Turkish Angora kittens were born in January, but two died during a caesarean section. The two living cats, now nearly a year old, weigh about 6-7pounds.
I mean, sure, there's times that I'd like to be able to find Frisky when he's hiding under the bed or find Nardo when he's out hunting lizards at midnight, but still - THIS IS SOME SERIOUSLY FUCKED UP FRANKENSTEIN SHIT.
Does not want!
Comments (7)
glow in the dark cats make as much sense as matzo clocktowers
Posted by Caleb Bullen | December 13, 2007 11:02 AM
Posted on December 13, 2007 11:02
At least it doesn't glow in the dark. (yet)
Posted by Laurence Simon | December 13, 2007 11:17 AM
Posted on December 13, 2007 11:17
What?
The reflection you get from their eyes when you shine a flashlight under the bed isn't enough of a 'glow'?
When Chester or Cali are hiding, I rely on the tried and true method of taking a bottle of kitty treats and shaking them.
Works ever single fucking time.
Posted by Brandon | December 13, 2007 11:39 AM
Posted on December 13, 2007 11:39
Frisky sometimes ignores the bag-shake or the can-tap.
Nardo's just dumb.
Posted by Laurence Simon | December 13, 2007 11:51 AM
Posted on December 13, 2007 11:51
The headline is bogus. Actually, the article says they "glow" when you shine a blacklight on them. They're not phosphorescent (which would glow in the presence of no light at all). Maybe it should have been "Scientists create Day-Glo cats."
But, yeah, imagine being asleep in bed. You awaken to a pressure on your chest, and when you open your eyes, there! Inches away from your face! Is a glowing, purring, blob. Aaaargh!
Posted by Old Grouch | December 13, 2007 12:41 PM
Posted on December 13, 2007 12:41
Um... so instead of going around with an ordinary flashlight, I'd need a blacklight flashlight to find them?
Posted by Laurence Simon | December 13, 2007 12:58 PM
Posted on December 13, 2007 12:58
Helps find monsters under the bed!
Posted by ktel | December 14, 2007 2:51 AM
Posted on December 14, 2007 02:51