The Fool wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> I recall from last year another gene that they discovered that caused
> mice brains to become highly folded (like a human brain) instead of being
> 'flat'.
>
> > But the notion of a breakout by brain boosted rats is
> > delightfully chilling.
>
> Danger mouse...
I was thinking more along the lines of Pinky and The Brain.
Julia
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