> From: Davd Brin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > In future experiments, Lahn will insert the human > > ASPM gene into mice to > > > see what affect it has on brain development. > > > > They escape from their cages, flee to a country that > > has no extradition, and > > sue the estate of Douglas Adams for slander. > > Heh. I had heard of this. My best guess is that > simply pumping up that gene leads to more neurons, and > that a species without OTHER adaptation will simply > suffer from severe internal skull squeeze. > > But the notion of a breakout by brain boosted rats is > delightfully chilling.
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