Summary: Scientists have put a gene that helps cats resist feline version of the HIV virus. They have also put a florescent protein that is also found in jellyfish into the cat to monitor the activity of altered genes. They did this because it would be easier to identify what cells were which. The antiviral gene came from the Rhesus monkey. That gene helps other animals resist the AIDs causing virus. They had inserted this gene in to the eggs of a cat and with sucess they were able to produce that gene and the florescent protein in the cats. They found that HIV version for the cats have been reduced. They believe that this gene will be able to help humans.
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I like how the cat is glow in the dark. I think that it is interesting that the scientist were able to find a gene that fights against HIV. This well be a big help to people and their children by being able to reduce or get rid of the HIV virus. But the coolest part of all of this is the glowing cat I thought that the cat was the coolest. Scientist have made a big step into curing the HIV/AIDs. The scientist research will be able to help the human race.
Source of picture and article:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14882008
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