At 08:58 PM 12/4/02 -0500, Erik Reuter wrote:
On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 05:53:53PM -0800, Nick Arnett wrote: > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > > Behalf Of The Fool > > ... > > > http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/12/04/coolsc.coolsc.mousegenome/ > > > > When it comes to DNA, it turns out there's not that much difference > > between mice and men. > > Mice and humans each have about 30,000 genes, yet only 300 are unique to > > either organism. Both even have genes for a tail, even though it's not > > "switched on" in humans. > > Uh, could it be? Now *that* would be a prank!I wouldn't mind having a *prehensile* tail. A useless drooping one wouldn't be so useful, though.
How about a tail like that of a cat, useful for (1) balancing oneself while jumping or changing direction quickly and (2) nonverbal expression of emotional states?
Would Have To Redesign Chairs Though Maru
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