An incredibly strong, hardy mouse with extraordinary muscles was created by Swiss scientists from the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne. Researchers have successfully reprogrammed the rodent's genes with interesting results. Among themselves, the Swiss nicknamed the experimental strongman mouse
The fact is that a genetically modified mouse can move weights many times greater than its weight, run long distances, easily endure subzero temperatures, and it needs food like ordinary rodents.
In addition to a strong mouse, scientists conducted an experiment and created a powerful worm - the same effect!
Joan Uver, scientist: “There were no negative consequences of the modification, so we think that this mechanism can be applied to humans. By developing a brand new drug, we hope to defeat the muscle atrophy that plagues many elderly people.”
To raise a supermouse and a mega-worm, scientists only altered one gene for muscle strength. Now scientists are thinking about creating a drug that can defeat muscle aging. True, the drug runs the risk of falling into the banned list, because athletes can easily use it to achieve stunning success.