Fox News reports:
Cats that can glow in the dark from a new genetic engineering technique are helping scientists study molecules that could stop AIDS, researchers announced Sept. 11.
So far, the researchers have created three genetically engineered kittens that can glow green and pass this gene onto their offspring. They explained that cats are much better models for AIDS viruses than are mice and other animals.
In addition to opening a window into the virus in humans, the cat research may end up helping the felines themselves, the researchers said…
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Also, I see that glow in the dark dogs exist as well!
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