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Scientist to Map Ozzy's DNA

Geneticists will study rock star as drug abuse test case

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff | Suggested by Disillusioned

Posted Jun 16, 2010 2:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – Scientists looking to analyze how recreational drugs are absorbed into the body have found the ideal subject: Ozzy Osbourne. Taking advantage of the fact that Ozzy abused drugs and alcohol for years, the US-based genetics company Knome is mapping the rocker's full genome, CBS News reports. "Sequencing and analyzing individuals with extreme medical histories provides the greatest potential scientific value," says the director of research.

Music legend Ozzy Osbourne laughs during a news conference for his new album called Scream in Toronto on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.
Music legend Ozzy Osbourne laughs during a news conference for his new album called "Scream" in Toronto on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
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paul123
Jun 17, 2010 4:13 AM CDT
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! *and repeating Adenine and Guanine base pairs only*
Derni
Jun 17, 2010 2:48 AM CDT
I see A NOBEL prize for the discovery of a NEW Species!!
yukonchuck06
Jun 17, 2010 2:03 AM CDT
Yea, they want to map his DNA to find out where the first and last line of cocaine came from and went to...Good luck...The funny thing is it'll be linked to Keith Richards and John Entwistle... WTF is it with musicians...BRITISH one's at that...lol
 

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