Yes, really! The post isn't mislabeled. This is tattoo of a protein named after the Sega video game character. The man with this image writes:
I got the tattoo because I am a cell biology student and love the ridiculous naming of proteins done by the geneticists which discover it. I figured, for my first tattoo, it might as well be something completely unique. I love it though, great conversation starter and very few people have any idea of what the hell it is at first glance.
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Sonic hedgehog is a cool name for a protein, but Lunatic fringe is even cooler. I wouldn't want it inked on my body, though.
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Those wild bio students - he should start a scooter club.
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I imagine he doesn't get much opportunity to show it off.
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he calls it a 'conversation starter'. Sure, let me take off my shirt at this party and we can all talk about it.
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