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Hip Priest · 11.13.2006, 02:46 PM

Who says that scientists don't know how to enjoy themselves, eh?

Does a gene by any other name sound as sweet? Well, if it’s originally called “manic fringe homologue” the answer is that any other name sounds sweeter.

In the past, when scientists discovered new genes in drosophila flies, they came up with whimsical titles for them. In homage to a video game character they called one such fly gene “Sonic Hedgehog”. Sonic the Hedgehog was about as rambunctious and likeable as video game characters come.

But doctors and researchers are now calling for the reconsideration of names given to related genes in the humans – such as “Sonic Hedgehog homologue” and “manic fringe homologue”. The Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) Gene Nomenclature Committee is now re-evaluating these genes along with three others: lunatic fringe homolog, radical fringe homolog, and Indian Hedgehog homolog.

It turns out that telling a patient that they have a disability or illness because of a “manic” or “lunatic” gene isn’t so fun after all.

You can’t blame fly scientists for wanting to have some fun. But maybe it’s time for us to grow up and refrain from naming genes after video game characters. Because the last thing that a patient wants to think when hearing about a deadly mutation is “game over”.

Roxanne Khamsi

porkmarrass · 11.13.2006, 02:46 PM

"Language," William S. Burroughs reminded us, "is a virus from outer space."

Hip Priest · 11.13.2006, 02:48 PM

Nice picture:

edit: couldn't find the picture.

edit: have a shot of a porcupine instead: http://www.african-safari-pictures.c...pine-facts.jpg

porkmarrass · 11.13.2006, 02:49 PM

I thought I'd use an avatar of a jolly fellow to reflect my innate jolliness.

king_buzzo · 11.13.2006, 03:17 PM

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gmku · 11.13.2006, 03:20 PM

Who the fuck are the Scissors Sisters? Are they gay? And why should I care?

arthritis2600 · 11.13.2006, 03:26 PM

Now that's a cover.

gmku · 11.13.2006, 03:31 PM

What's on your iTune list?

!@#$%! · 11.13.2006, 03:34 PM

pedorreos

itunes es una mierda

gmku · 11.13.2006, 03:39 PM

hace varios dias que estoy solo en mi casa a la hora del almuerzo, y la verdad que es una mierda, para que me voy a cocinar para mi solo?

!@#$%! · 11.13.2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gmku

hace varios dias que estoy solo en mi casa a la hora del almuerzo, y la verdad que es una mierda, para que me voy a cocinar para mi solo?

por placer? mejor cocinar que comer asquerosidades del microwave.

Tokolosh · 11.13.2006, 03:43 PM

no es un problema se tu comes solo. El microwave es una mierda y el sabor es malo.

gmku · 11.13.2006, 03:45 PM

Ah, bueno, bueno, el microwavo es mi savioro.

Tokolosh · 11.13.2006, 03:49 PM

Lo que es bueno es que tu puedes tocar discos la noche entera, y la senorita no te va molestar.

gmku · 11.13.2006, 03:58 PM

Yo no vayo a la disco solo a la noche--muchas chicitas calientes alli!

Tokolosh · 11.13.2006, 04:04 PM

Tocar Discos^. No discos para bailar.

gmku · 11.13.2006, 04:11 PM

ah, claro!

PAULYBEE2656 · 11.13.2006, 04:17 PM

my phone is ringing!

!@#$%! · 11.13.2006, 04:25 PM

al huevon de al lado le apesta el hocico

gmku · 11.13.2006, 04:41 PM

Who brought the flowers?

11.13.2006, 02:46 PM	#201
Hip Priest invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 9,397	Who says that scientists don't know how to enjoy themselves, eh? Does a gene by any other name sound as sweet? Well, if it’s originally called “manic fringe homologue” the answer is that any other name sounds sweeter. In the past, when scientists discovered new genes in drosophila flies, they came up with whimsical titles for them. In homage to a video game character they called one such fly gene “Sonic Hedgehog”. Sonic the Hedgehog was about as rambunctious and likeable as video game characters come. But doctors and researchers are now calling for the reconsideration of names given to related genes in the humans – such as “Sonic Hedgehog homologue” and “manic fringe homologue”. The Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) Gene Nomenclature Committee is now re-evaluating these genes along with three others: lunatic fringe homolog, radical fringe homolog, and Indian Hedgehog homolog. It turns out that telling a patient that they have a disability or illness because of a “manic” or “lunatic” gene isn’t so fun after all. You can’t blame fly scientists for wanting to have some fun. But maybe it’s time for us to grow up and refrain from naming genes after video game characters. Because the last thing that a patient wants to think when hearing about a deadly mutation is “game over”. Roxanne Khamsi __________________ Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/outsidethecamp/
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11.13.2006, 02:48 PM	#203
Hip Priest invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 9,397	Nice picture: edit: couldn't find the picture. edit: have a shot of a porcupine instead: http://www.african-safari-pictures.c...pine-facts.jpg __________________ Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/outsidethecamp/
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11.13.2006, 02:49 PM	#204
porkmarrass little trouble girl Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London - UK Posts: 80	I thought I'd use an avatar of a jolly fellow to reflect my innate jolliness.
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gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	Who the fuck are the Scissors Sisters? Are they gay? And why should I care? __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	What's on your iTune list? __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,564	pedorreos itunes es una mierda
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11.13.2006, 03:39 PM	#210
gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	hace varios dias que estoy solo en mi casa a la hora del almuerzo, y la verdad que es una mierda, para que me voy a cocinar para mi solo? __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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11.13.2006, 03:43 PM	#212
Tokolosh invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Plaza de Toros Posts: 6,731	no es un problema se tu comes solo. El microwave es una mierda y el sabor es malo.
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11.13.2006, 03:45 PM	#213
gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	Ah, bueno, bueno, el microwavo es mi savioro. __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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Tokolosh invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Plaza de Toros Posts: 6,731	Lo que es bueno es que tu puedes tocar discos la noche entera, y la senorita no te va molestar.
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gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	Yo no vayo a la disco solo a la noche--muchas chicitas calientes alli! __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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11.13.2006, 04:04 PM	#216
Tokolosh invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Plaza de Toros Posts: 6,731	Tocar Discos^. No discos para bailar.
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11.13.2006, 04:11 PM	#217
gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	ah, claro! __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,564	al huevon de al lado le apesta el hocico
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gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	Who brought the flowers? __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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