[extropy-chat] BIO: hairy mice

[Robert J. Bradbury]

Ok, lets see -- how can I word this message so it
gets past the Bayesian email filters?

Scientists from USC have created mice with more
hair follicles and therefore more fur by increasing
the expression of the noggin-is gene.  There are several
interesting side effects.  One of them appears to
be that the body accessories that are necessary
for reproduction have an enhanced size as well.

So for those women who believe "size does matter" as
a recent sitcom put it -- don't look at the length
of the fingers -- instead get the guy to take off
his shirt and check out how furry the fellow is.
And for the men, a small amount of facial hair on
your significant other may not be such a bad trait...

URL:
Researchers Produce A Hairier Mouse; Transgenic
Mouse Shows Other Intriguing Physiological Changes
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/02/040224104308.htm

Robert