| June 28, 2004 |
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Nature Science Update Rat Genome Special
Among  the human species, rats have few fans. And, hey, that's understandable. They've got beady eyes, a nasty tail, and, if you've ever traveled on a New York subway, you know they can grow to an alarming size. Bleh! But as this site from Nature Science Update points out, not all rats are vermin. Take the lab rat, for instance. These scurrying rodents don't know it, but they make big contributions to science every day. The recently published rat genome will help scientists to further understand evolution. Using the technology behind cloned rats, researchers can "alter rat genes at will." And if a rat's life of tubes, needles, and mazes gets boring, it can always hope to go back to the wild. A toast to rats -- disgusting, but useful! (in Animals, Insects, and Pets) |
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