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nevver:

Genetically altered cat with a jellyfish protein, glowing green.


And why are they green? Because they are carrying a primate gene (along with a green fluorescent marker) called TRIM5alpha that scientists hope will make them immune from the virus FIV. If this works, it could have implications for one of FIV’s relatives … HIV.
-J
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nevver:

Genetically altered cat with a jellyfish protein, glowing green.

And why are they green? Because they are carrying a primate gene (along with a green fluorescent marker) called TRIM5alpha that scientists hope will make them immune from the virus FIV. If this works, it could have implications for one of FIV’s relatives … HIV.

-J

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