Seeing Red

 |  Apr 29th 2009  |   13 Contributions

In Seoul, South Korea there are four cloned Beagle pups that glow red. Scientists have created the world's first transgenic dogs carrying fluorescent genes.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean scientists say they have engineered four beagles that glow red using cloning techniques that could help develop cures for human diseases. The four dogs, all named "Ruppy" - a combination of the words "ruby" and "puppy" - look like typical beagles by daylight.





Two for the six puppies died, you have to wonder if it was due to natural causes or the experimentation. I hope these dogs aren't hurt by the implanted genes.

Is it just me, or does anyone else think this feels a little Pet Sematary-ish ?

*AP Photo/ Seoul National University, HO



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