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World's First Ever Cloned Rabbit [Pic]

dailymail.co.uk — Here is the world's first cloned rabbit using a biological process that takes cells from a foetus. This rabbit was the world's first to be cloned using "fibroblast" cells from a fetal rabbit.

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  • kevbell, on 10/10/2007, -3/+79because they are so endangered and slow about reproducing on their own
  • driftersgold, on 10/10/2007, -2/+60 Who has the Holy Hand Grenade?
  • AgarwaenUmarth, on 10/10/2007, -4/+22The invasion begins....
  • carpespasm, on 10/10/2007, -1/+18it was a reference to monty python.
  • Jasdar, on 10/10/2007, -1/+17Looks like any other rabbit... how do we know its a clone?! O.o
  • redfox2600, on 10/10/2007, -2/+18Playboy bunnies aren't animals they're mostly silicon.
  • airwalkery2k, on 10/10/2007, -1/+16As somebody who has had rabbits before, I can say rabbits practically clone themselves.
  • PATSCRU, on 10/10/2007, -3/+16FTA:
    "But it was only in 2002 that French scientists produced the world's first cloned rabbit using cells from an adult female rabbit, the paper said.
    The Chinese rabbit was the world's first to be cloned using "fibroblast" cells from a fetal rabbit, the China Daily said. "

    THIS IS NOT THE FIRST CLONED RABBIT. THERE'S NO REASON TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE U HAVEN'T READ.
  • statix, on 10/10/2007, -1/+12no.
  • FeartheKnighted, on 10/10/2007, -1/+11Silly rabbit, cloning's for sheep
  • nyx210, on 10/10/2007, -1/+10In Soviet Russia, you would've been shot by now.
  • Emack420, on 10/10/2007, -1/+9monty python and the quest for the holy grail..... the holy hand grenade of antioch... jeeez people
  • tnatharik, on 10/10/2007, -3/+11"FibroBlast!" said Harry.
  • rayxtime, on 10/10/2007, -1/+8By checking for dots underneath its eyelids
  • marm0t, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6"South Korea claimed it had cloned a dog and that was later proven to false including the research"
    As the dog was eaten and could not be verified a clone.
  • brucerchapman, on 10/10/2007, -2/+83 shall be the number of the counting, and the number you shall count to is 3. Thou shalt not count to two, unless thou then continues onto 3. 4 is right out!
  • Blah_Blah_Blah, on 10/10/2007, -1/+7yes it does
  • praisethelard, on 06/06/2008, -1/+6LOUD NOISES
  • hokeywebb22, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5"It's not a clone. Don't you see? It's the same rabbit."
  • rgodfrey, on 10/10/2007, -4/+8Why, exactly, do we need to know that this story has a picture? It's not like it looks any different from any other rabbit.

    Then again, I think I clicked on the link just to see the picture. Damn it!
  • inactive, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5When we start cloning humans, can we clone a whole lotta' Angelina Joelie? I want one, please.
  • jwigum, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5I bet it can multiply...
  • DarkTranquility, on 10/10/2007, -5/+8South Korea claimed it had cloned a dog and that was later proven to false including the research....This could be the same thing.

    FTA: It was not clear if the findings had been published in a scientific journal or independently verified.




    Well I wonder why.
  • silverfires, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Wall of text.
  • GeForce8800GTX, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5A foetus. LOL.
  • CinaMichele, on 10/10/2007, -3/+6as if rabbits need another way to multiply?
  • rejoined, on 10/10/2007, -4/+6Malfoy, now reduced to a 'fibroblasted rabbit', scurries away down the corridor towards the Slytherin room, amidst rancorous laughter of Gryffindor students
  • ateam, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3Clones are cute... who would have guessed? ;)
  • baker1990, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4Where can I get me one of these "foetus"'s?
  • Armitage2k, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Now we just need a way for them to instantly grow to the age specified... clone a 3 year old rabbit, get a 3 year old rabbit
  • OwdenBowden, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Big Deal The Chinese Clone a Rabbit - 15 minutes after you eat it your hungry again.
  • reginabally, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Is it ethnical to use cloned animals to do medical research? I don't think so.
    Read my comments on this issue and feel free to comment.
    http://blog.reginabally.net/2007/07/27/animal-testing-using-cloned-animals-is-it-ethnical/
  • inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1No, but I bet it can manufacture cheap fireworks in a hurry though.
  • inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1It's not a rabbit, it's a tribble.
  • zenlunatic, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3Screw rabbits. Clone an army of Dramatic Chipmunks!
  • Junkyarddawg, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1The description is inaccurate. Rabbits have been cloned numerous times before, there's even a transgene rabbit. And they used cells from an embryo. What's new is the use of fibroblasts, a mature cell type, rather than embryonic stem cells. That's it.
  • sinembarg0, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1you're
  • Junkyarddawg, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Also known as "identical twin studies". Google that.
  • inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1No, a person can be of several of your Digg archetypes simultaneously:
    1. In Soviet Russia, Digg comments on you. Deal with it.
    2. Most grammar police make grammatical errors in their comments intended to correct another's grammatical error.
    3. Racism, while clearly frowned upon, is certainly not illegal. At least not yet.
    4. This comment gave me a semi.
    5. Your comment adds nothing of value to the conversation, and is completely off-topic.
    6. You should be in the dumpster behind a Planned Parenthood with a coat hanger sticking out of your head.
    7. You've learned this in all your...months on Digg?
    8. I'll try to save everyone by digging down your comment so their not slammed in the face by your wall 'o text.
    9. I'm an expert at spotting an idiot...did you actually say "right cheer?"

    If you don't call your comment writing "a whole article" WTF would be?
  • ChromaVita, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Pics of both of them or it didn't happen.
  • rejoined, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1In Soviet Russia, TubbyCats makes good LolCats.
  • gruz, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1As an owner of a domestic rabbit, I don't think they should be ***** with like they are mice.
  • CaptainHarlock, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Everything is fine and dandy until the rabbit clone suddenly separates into base components.
  • AsadM, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1This rabbit looks JUST like that rabbit!
  • carbonetc, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Awwww. Whooo's a widdle affront to God? Is it ooo? Yes ooo are!
  • Smills, on 10/10/2007, -1/+21: enhanced*
    2: No.
  • BESTenemy, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Worms borrowed their weapon idea from The Holy Grail movie.
  • socokoolaid, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1We shall now use cloning to be infinitely lucky. Start the foot severing mills.
  • Firehed, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Okay, that just takes it too far. Close the browser, wash the Cheeto dust off your hands, and go outside for some fresh air.
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