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Scientists create monkeys with glowing gene
(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-05-28 13:50

 

Scientists create monkeys with glowing gene
Newborn transgenic marmoset monkey Wakaba is pictured in this composite photograph, released by Nature Magazine on May 27, 2009. Japanese researchers on Thursday reported they have genetically engineered monkeys whose hair roots, skin and blood glow green under a special light, and who have passed on their traits to their offspring, the first time this has been achieved in a primate. [Agencies] Scientists create monkeys with glowing gene