Scientists breed green "glow in the dark" pigs!

Aeroplane · 10-27-2006, 03:33 PM

Taiwan breeds green-glowing pigs
By Chris Hogg
BBC News, Hong Kong

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/image...32_glow203.jpg

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 scientists, 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.

They are the only ones that are green from the inside out. Even their heart and internal organs are green, the researchers say.

To create them, DNA from jellyfish was added to about 265 pig embryos which were implanted in eight different sows.

Four of the female pigs became pregnant and three male piglets were born three months ago.

Green generation

In daylight, the researchers say the pigs' eyes, teeth and trotters look green. Their skin has a greenish tinge.

In the dark, shine a blue light on them and they glow torch-light bright.

The scientists will use the transgenic pigs to study human disease. Because the pig's genetic material encodes a protein that shows up as green, it is easy to spot.

So if, for instance, some of its stem cells are injected into another animal, scientists can track how they develop without the need for a biopsy or invasive test.

But creating them has not been easy. Many of the altered embryos failed to develop.

The researchers say they hope the new, green pigs will mate with ordinary female pigs to create a new generation - much greater numbers of transgenic pigs for use in research.

HorseflyKing · 10-27-2006, 03:35 PM

They are so going to mutate and kill everyone involved.

bardy · 10-27-2006, 03:43 PM

animal farm 2007

Elrohir · 10-27-2006, 03:47 PM

hehe,...

anyway i don't like to eat that meat at all!.. blahh...

>_>

Dead · 10-27-2006, 03:48 PM

Awesome!

Aeroplane · 10-27-2006, 03:50 PM

http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/far...cience0502.gif

Elrohir · 10-27-2006, 03:52 PM

http://www.lightboard.net/images/glowing%20porkchop.jpg
*_*

10-27-2006, 03:52 PM

i hate how articles like this one sort of obfuscate things so the average reader would imagine pigs who glow all night after "charging up" in the light the way their watches or toys do. The pigs are fluorescent, but not glow in the dark. I guess after you blow a huge wad of cash genetically altering and implanting 365 embryos, you have to get something back, though

the · 10-27-2006, 03:53 PM

sup elrohir

Elrohir · 10-27-2006, 03:53 PM

the good part is that ypu can eat it either is dark or day outside

wtf, is glowing afterall, no?

he,..

the · 10-27-2006, 03:54 PM

if you puke it - does it still glow?

Elrohir · 10-27-2006, 03:54 PM

sup the

>_>

the · 10-27-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elrohir

the good part is that ypu can eat it either is dark or day outside

wtf, is glowing afterall, no?

he,..

YAHOooo

the · 10-27-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elrohir

sup the

>_>

he

Elrohir · 10-27-2006, 04:05 PM

he!,..

think about those poeple who worked at the "project"

soon maybe theyr cock will start to glow

E_E

HorseflyKing · 10-27-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elrohir

he!,..

think about those poeple who worked at the "project"

soon maybe theyr cock will start to glow

E_E

Why!? Were they fucking the pigs!?

Elrohir · 10-27-2006, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Why!?

no, the thinn is that this is just the beginning of "glowing"

maybe they will get to glow, all!

imagine how would they look when theyr heads 'll start to glow

>_> anywayaz....

Elrohir · 10-27-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Why!?

no, the thinn is that this is just the beginning of "glowing"

maybe they will get to glow, all!

imagine how would they look when theyr heads 'll start to glow

>_> anywayaz....

tcm · 10-27-2006, 04:54 PM

dang?

Nimrod's Son · 10-27-2006, 06:04 PM

jesus this story is ancient

Travis Meeks · 10-27-2006, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

jesus this story is ancient

he didn't post this

franzel · 10-27-2006, 06:14 PM

These green pigs are so much cooler then the old fashioned pink ones. We need all our animals glow in the light green from now on.

Aeroplane · 10-27-2006, 06:16 PM

yes, so we can hunt them better

franzel · 10-27-2006, 06:21 PM

Or look cooler when we take them to clubs and stuff.

Nimrod's Son · 10-27-2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jai Guru Deva

he didn't post this

no, but i think he wrote the original AP report

barden · 10-28-2006, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

jesus this story is ancient

Damn!

The Pashing Smumpkin · 10-28-2006, 08:47 AM

When are they going to do something that can better human society? Like 100% full topical hair regrowth? Painless penis enlargement? Weightloss while you sleep? These are what really matters and they would make a mint in sales...!

barden · 10-28-2006, 09:13 AM

Stem Cells folk.
Are truly the way of the future.
Stem Cells and nanotechnology is going to make this world the interesting place we imagined it would be as kids.
THE FUTURE!
Dun dun.

The things they can already do is pretty darn interesting.

Elvis The Fat Years · 10-29-2006, 05:27 PM

i heard the jury's is still out on science.

Elrohir · 10-29-2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

i heard the jury's is still out on science.

10-27-2006, 03:33 PM	#1
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,587	Scientists breed green "glow in the dark" pigs! Taiwan breeds green-glowing pigs By Chris Hogg BBC News, Hong Kong http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/image...32_glow203.jpg 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 scientists, 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. They are the only ones that are green from the inside out. Even their heart and internal organs are green, the researchers say. To create them, DNA from jellyfish was added to about 265 pig embryos which were implanted in eight different sows. Four of the female pigs became pregnant and three male piglets were born three months ago. Green generation In daylight, the researchers say the pigs' eyes, teeth and trotters look green. Their skin has a greenish tinge. In the dark, shine a blue light on them and they glow torch-light bright. The scientists will use the transgenic pigs to study human disease. Because the pig's genetic material encodes a protein that shows up as green, it is easy to spot. So if, for instance, some of its stem cells are injected into another animal, scientists can track how they develop without the need for a biopsy or invasive test. But creating them has not been easy. Many of the altered embryos failed to develop. The researchers say they hope the new, green pigs will mate with ordinary female pigs to create a new generation - much greater numbers of transgenic pigs for use in research.

10-27-2006, 03:35 PM	#2
HorseflyKing Apocalyptic Poster Location: in ur computron! Posts: 1,849	They are so going to mutate and kill everyone involved.

10-27-2006, 03:43 PM	#3
bardy Immortal Location: helllllloooooo!! Posts: 20,831	animal farm 2007

10-27-2006, 03:47 PM	#4
Elrohir Demi-God Location: is not important Posts: 309	hehe,... anyway i don't like to eat that meat at all!.. blahh... >_>

10-27-2006, 03:48 PM	#5
Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,187	Awesome!

10-27-2006, 03:50 PM	#6
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,587	http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/far...cience0502.gif

10-27-2006, 03:52 PM	#7
Elrohir Demi-God Location: is not important Posts: 309	http://www.lightboard.net/images/glowing%20porkchop.jpg _

10-27-2006, 03:52 PM	#8
Andrew Pakula Posts: n/a	i hate how articles like this one sort of obfuscate things so the average reader would imagine pigs who glow all night after "charging up" in the light the way their watches or toys do. The pigs are fluorescent, but not glow in the dark. I guess after you blow a huge wad of cash genetically altering and implanting 365 embryos, you have to get something back, though

10-27-2006, 03:53 PM	#9
the Minion of Satan Location: ajksaksak. Posts: 7,794	sup elrohir

10-27-2006, 03:54 PM	#11
the Minion of Satan Location: ajksaksak. Posts: 7,794	if you puke it - does it still glow?

10-27-2006, 04:05 PM	#15
Elrohir Demi-God Location: is not important Posts: 309	he!,.. think about those poeple who worked at the "project" soon maybe theyr cock will start to glow E_E

10-27-2006, 04:54 PM	#19
tcm Braindead Location: Le look de Corgan Posts: 17,922	dang?

10-27-2006, 06:04 PM	#20
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	jesus this story is ancient

10-27-2006, 06:14 PM	#22
franzel Demi-God Location: NL Posts: 479	These green pigs are so much cooler then the old fashioned pink ones. We need all our animals glow in the light green from now on.

10-27-2006, 06:16 PM	#23
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,587	yes, so we can hunt them better

10-27-2006, 06:21 PM	#24
franzel Demi-God Location: NL Posts: 479	Or look cooler when we take them to clubs and stuff.

10-28-2006, 08:47 AM	#27
The Pashing Smumpkin Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,128	When are they going to do something that can better human society? Like 100% full topical hair regrowth? Painless penis enlargement? Weightloss while you sleep? These are what really matters and they would make a mint in sales...!

10-28-2006, 09:13 AM	#28
barden Braindead Location: The Ghetto Posts: 19,611	Stem Cells folk. Are truly the way of the future. Stem Cells and nanotechnology is going to make this world the interesting place we imagined it would be as kids. THE FUTURE! Dun dun. The things they can already do is pretty darn interesting.

10-29-2006, 05:27 PM	#29
Elvis The Fat Years 007 373 5963 Posts: 31,408	i heard the jury's is still out on science.