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P[acman] Gene Insertion Technique

December 1, 2006 by Lei  
Filed under Health

PS2 Pac-Man World 3Somebody forgot to tell these guys that having fun naming stuff in genetics is frowned upon!

Genes Large or Small, P[acman] Places Them All

A new technique for inserting large genes or collections of genes into precise locations on the chromosome may enable researchers to overcome some of the challenges they face in trying to pin down a gene’s function. The researchers said their tool, which they call P[acman], is now available to researchers who can use the method to help them understand the function of genes in basic biology or disease.

Pacman?! Next thing you know, they’ll want to name a gene after Pokemon or Sonice Hedgehog! ;)

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2 Responses to “P[acman] Gene Insertion Technique”
  1. Kim says:

    Oh, I don’t know. I gene called “Jiggly Puff” (a singing Pokemon) could be cute. In fact I think I have that gene in all the DNA below my beltline…

  2. Kim: LMAO You’re crazy!!

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