Scientists Construct The Frankenweenie

Posted by Alex in Medicine, Science & Tech on November 10, 2009 at 1:03 pm

Scientists from Wake Forest University in North Carolina aroused the world’s interest by successfully performing the world’s first replacement of erectile tissue of the penis. And yes, it’s somewhat fitting that they chose the rabbit to perform the Frankenweenie experiment:

In a previous study, the researchers engineered short segments of rabbit erectile tissue with 50% of full function.

In the latest work, they harvested smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells from the animals’ erectile tissue.

These cells were multiplied in the laboratory and used to seed a three dimensional scaffold, which was implanted into the animals’ penis.

Organised erectile tissue with blood vessel structures began to form as early as a month later.

The researchers believe the key was the fact that the cells were injected into the scaffolds on two separate days, enabling them to hold almost six times as many smooth muscle cells as in previous studies.

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Zombie Bunny

Posted by Miss Cellania in Arts & Crafts on September 30, 2009 at 11:04 pm

Artist Amy Rawson (previously at Neatorama) has created a cute-as-can-be needle felted zombie bunny for Halloween. Or at least, it’s cute on the side its eyeball isn’t falling out of! See more pictures at eBay. Link

 
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Bunny with Talent

Posted by Miss Cellania in Animal, Video Clips on July 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm


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Simon the bunny rabbit can walk on his hind legs! Hollywood will surely be calling soon. -Thanks, zacheh!

 
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The Rabbit Building: Macau Pavillion at Shanghai World Expo 2010

Posted by Alex in Architecture, Pictures, Travel & Places on January 13, 2009 at 12:21 am

If the folks at Carlos Marreiros architecture firm have their ways, the Macau Pavillion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 will be in the form this glorious giant rabbit:

… the pavilion will be wrapped with a double-layer glass membrane and feature fluorescent screens on its outer walls. Balloons will serve as the head and tail of the ‘rabbit’, which can be moved up and down to attract visitors. The building will be constructed with recyclable materials and consists of solar power panels and rain collection systems.

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