Scientists clone from frozen mice

[TechBear_Seattle]

Scientists clone from frozen mice

Japanese scientists have managed to create clones from the bodies of mice which have been frozen for 16 years.

Cloning has largely been done using just live donor cells, transferring their DNA to recipient eggs.

Using previously frozen cells runs the risk of ice damage to the DNA unless carefully handled.

The scientists in Kobe, Japan, said their technique raised the possibility of recreating extinct creatures, such as mammoth, from their frozen remains.

The article continues at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7707498.stm

"Jurassic Park," anyone?

[LiberalEsto]

1. Just what we need

More frozen mice

[TechBear_Seattle]

2. Good one!

:thumbsup:

[LiberalEsto]

3. Actually, cats everywhere are celebrating the news.

:hi:

[RaleighNCDUer]

4. OK, that's not as weird as how I first read it -

"Scientists cloned from frozen mice".

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