Scientist creates nearly fearless mice
By removing a gene, known as stathmin, mice reportedly become “daredevils.” This from what new research meant to help scientist understand the human conditions such as anxiety or autism shows.
The mutated (their word) mice show less response against natural and learned fears. And will even venture out into open areas. Apparently something mice are normally reserved to do.
The research shows that the mutated mice also have the same cognitive ability as their non-mutated brethren. And can learn and remember just as quickly as normal mice.
Whether science will eventually create a mouse that can “save the day” is still in question.
