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Lab Creates Speedy, Lean Mighty Mouse

Modified critters have voracious appetites but manage to stay thin

By Lucas Laursen,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 2, 2007 1:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – Scientists have made speedy super mice by flipping a genetic switch, reports the Guardian. The mice can run 30 times as far as regular mice, and they live longer and breed later. They also eat 60% more food than average mice but manage to stay...   Read full story »

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