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Friday, August 09, 2013

Glow In The Dark Rabbits Born In Turkey, ‘Glowing Gene’ May Help Produce Cheaper Medicine [PHOTOS]

Glow In The Dark Rabbits Born In Turkey, ‘Glowing Gene’ May Help Produce Cheaper Medicine [PHOTOS]
By Zoe Mintz
on August 09 2013 3:09 PM
Rabbits born with a "glowing gene" taken from jellyfish DNA were born at the University of Istanbul last week. Turkish Universities and John A. Burns School of Medicine
Rabbits born in Turkey have a “glowing” talent.

Researchers at the University of Hawaii in conjunction with a team at the University of Istanbul invented a technique that allows pregnant rabbits to produce a fluorescent litter. Two of the eight bunnies, which were born last week, look like normal white rabbits in ordinary light. But, when exposed to black light the transgenic bunnies glow in a vivid shade of green, according to a statement.

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