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In a USA Today Science article entitled, “Genetically-Modified Monkey Created,” writer Steve Sternberg reports that scientists have created the world’s first mutant monkey. Although this article is dated back to January 11, 2001, this information is a bit surprising to me. I have chosen this article for this reason. The world of genetics never ceases to amaze me. From Mendel’s work with peas to sheep cloning, I’ve always been fascinated with what science will produce next. The rhesus monkey created by the scientists at the Oregon Regional Primate Research Center is name ANDi, short for “inserted DNA” spelled backwards. The most interesting thing about ANDi is that he has an extra gene that glows green when seen under a microscope.
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