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TUESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- A certain form of a protein called neuropsin, which plays a role in learning and memory, is expressed only in the central nervous system of humans, concludes a Chinese study that compared the DNA of humans to several species of monkeys and apes.

The finding gives valuable insight into the evolution of the human brain, says a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming.

The study also found that type II neuropsin found in humans originated about five million years ago. Type II neuropsin is a longer form of the protein.

The findings, which contribute to the understanding of human cognition, are expected to be published online in the journal Human Mutation.

The researchers said that a mutation specific to humans triggers a change in the splicing pattern of the neuropsin gene, creating a new splicing site and a longer protein. When the scientists introduced this mutation into chimpanzees, they started to produce type II neuropsin.

Oh, and I bet the already intelligent chimpanzees became MORE intelligent...

There seem to be restrictions on certain types of research in Western countries, based on the idea that perhaps some experiments should never be conducted (for moral or ethical reasons). It would appear that the Chinese in this instance really don't care to limit their research.

I for one welcome our new Chinese primate overlords.

...

Out of all apocalyptical endings...

It had to be Apes...

DAMN YOOOO APES!!!!

http://bristol.indymedia.org/attachments/jan2006/300px-Statue_of_liberty_in_planet_of_the_apes.jpg

Only a matter of time I tells ya.

George Taylor: A planet where apes evolved from men? There's got to be an answer.
Dr. Zaius: Don't look for it, Taylor. You may not like what you find.

This really could be a serious threat. Why are the Chinese always so self destructive?

I for one welcome our new Chinese primate overlords.


Would you also like to remind them them that as a trusted TV personality, you can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves?

This really could be a serious threat. Why are the Chinese always so self destructive?

Seriously...you really thing that these apes could somehow escape and take over the world?

Get help....quickly.

This really could be a serious threat. Why are the Chinese always so self destructive?
Yeah, a bunch of monkeys would really hand China's army it's ass.
Would you also like to remind them them that as a trusted TV personality, you can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves?
Why would monkeys want sugar caves? Now banana plantations, they'll love them.
Seriously...you really thing that these apes could somehow escape and take over the world?

Get help....quickly.

You mean they couldn't? :eek:

Seriously...you really thing that these apes could somehow escape and take over the world?


Yep, just imagine the damage..... (http://vn.kominet.ru:8101/Pic/bush-chimp.jpg)

Yep, just imagine the damage..... (http://vn.kominet.ru:8101/Pic/bush-chimp.jpg)

You have no idea how much I was expecting a gif of a monkey throwing poo.

Why must you ruin things with your biting social commentary?

The goal of Chinese experimentations:

http://www.myspacegraphicsandanimations.com/images/static-grapeape.gif

Unfortunately for us, it will be the anthropomorphic dogs that benefit most from this research. *nod*

You have no idea how much I was expecting a gif of a monkey throwing poo.


I couldn't actually find one in the time I was prepared to spend on the endavour....

when the news was heard by a Terminator
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/poster30724415.jpg

The goal of Chinese experimentations:

http://www.myspacegraphicsandanimations.com/images/static-grapeape.gif

Unfortunately for us, it will be the anthropomorphic dogs that benefit most from this research. *nod*

damn you lunatic goofballs you made me laugh out loud during class when im trying to make it look like im studying.

damn you lunatic goofballs you made me laugh out loud during class when im trying to make it look like im studying.

And this is why I need to become Secretary of Education. :)

The goal of Chinese experimentations:

http://www.myspacegraphicsandanimations.com/images/static-grapeape.gif

I stopped liking grape ape after he was caught using steriods in the laugh olympics.

And this is why I need to become Secretary of Education. :)

that be something to see

In Communist China, ape have same mutation as you!

That was shit. Anyway, humans evolved from gaining this mutation, I don't see any problem with seeing the affects of seeing monkies with this mutation. Can you imagine we could create a new race of intelligent beings? I think that would rock.

In Communist China, ape have same mutation as you!

That was shit. Anyway, humans evolved from gaining this mutation, I don't see any problem with seeing the affects of seeing monkies with this mutation. Can you imagine we could create a new race of intelligent beings? I think that would rock.

You just wait till you're slaving in the banana plantation.

You just wait till you're slaving in the banana plantation.

this is what i think
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/poster23078531.jpg

You just wait till you're slaving in the banana plantation.

You're a banana plantation!

You're a banana plantation!

Your mother is a banana plantation!

Seriously...you really thing that these apes could somehow escape and take over the world?

Get help....quickly.

No, but the Chinese always do stuff that, even theoretically, could harm humanity. Like breeding like rabbits, or accelerating their economy to the point that when they inevitably crash into a wall, the world goes with them.

Your mother is a banana plantation!

Your face is a banana plantation!

Then the growth hormones (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cb/MightyPekingMan.jpg)

Your face is a banana plantation!

Your mother's face is a banana plantation!

Then the growth hormones (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cb/MightyPekingMan.jpg)

Pointless fact: in Japan, blonde hair usually denotes a foreigner, outsider or another race. Case in point: Saiyans, Al-Bhed, Naruto.

And yes, I'm aware that that is a Hong Kong film. Inspired by Japan's "Hey, what other crazy shit haven't we done?" attitude!

Pointless fact: in Japan, blonde hair usually denotes a foreigner, outsider or another race. Case in point: Saiyans, Al-Bhed, Naruto.

And yes, I'm aware that that is a Hong Kong film. Inspired by Japan's "Hey, what other crazy shit haven't we done?" attitude!

Yes, I'm aware that any hair color, besides dark brown or black, is a sign of a foreigner.

Who the hell is Al-Bhed?

I hate naruto

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Oh, and I bet the already intelligent chimpanzees became MORE intelligent...

There seem to be restrictions on certain types of research in Western countries, based on the idea that perhaps some experiments should never be conducted (for moral or ethical reasons). It would appear that the Chinese in this instance really don't care to limit their research.

It's like how the US forbade experimental human research into teen addiction patterns, so the researchers went to Africa to get kids hooked on smokes for science.

Can you imagine we could create a new race of intelligent beings? I think that would rock.
Oh joy, even more "intelligent" beings about whose rights I'll probably be violating in one way or another simply by existing.
On t'other hand, since this is China doing it, maybe we can actually put this technology to good use by breeding a race of subhuman slaves to do all our work in tunnels miles beneath the Earth.

Oh joy, even more "intelligent" beings about whose rights I'll probably be violating in one way or another simply by existing.
On t'other hand, since this is China doing it, maybe we can actually put this technology to good use by breeding a race of subhuman slaves to do all our work in tunnels miles beneath the Earth.

No, I don't want to celebrate "chimp history month"

We're runnin' out of months!

Oh joy, even more "intelligent" beings about whose rights I'll probably be violating in one way or another simply by existing.
On t'other hand, since this is China doing it, maybe we can actually put this technology to good use by breeding a race of subhuman slaves to do all our work in tunnels miles beneath the Earth.

You seem reasonable and not prone to exaggeration.

No, I don't want to celebrate "chimp history month"

We're runnin' out of months!
If we bring them into society as a "new race of intelligent beings" that is exactly where we're going to end up. Instead, we need to put them in their place from the start, and by "place (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6cF_1zQ5MU)" I mean standing on the M-Machines, twiddling knobs and periodically getting exploded for no apparent reason.

Oh joy, even more "intelligent" beings about whose rights I'll probably be violating in one way or another simply by existing.
On t'other hand, since this is China doing it, maybe we can actually put this technology to good use by breeding a race of subhuman slaves to do all our work in tunnels miles beneath the Earth.

It's not as though China has an exemplary record of caring for those who dig underneath the earth. Their lack of safety provisions and the hundreds who die in Chinese mines every year are proof that they think little of it.

Plus, they have plenty of spare humans.

Why they would bother with chimps (unless chimps work harder or longer) is beyond me.

It's like how the US forbade experimental human research into teen addiction patterns, so the researchers went to Africa to get kids hooked on smokes for science.


Why werent the bastards in Dublin in the 80's when I needed them....

In Communist China, ape have same mutation as you!

That was shit. Anyway, humans evolved from gaining this mutation, I don't see any problem with seeing the affects of seeing monkies with this mutation. Can you imagine we could create a new race of intelligent beings? I think that would rock.

Why other primates? Thats boring.

Give me a super intelligent octopus species!

Octopus are already pretty smart, their biggest limitation is their short lifespans.


Of course shorter lifespans means faster evolution.

Octopus are already pretty smart, their biggest limitation is their short lifespans.


Of course shorter lifespans means faster evolution.

They aren't on the same scale as primates when you test their intelligence.

We also need to give them better blood so that they can roam on land for a longer time period. Of course if they could stay out on land for a longer period of time we would have find a way to stop people abusing them.

Those maniacs they blew it up, damn them...damn them to hell. :(

They aren't on the same scale as primates when you test their intelligence.

We also need to give them better blood so that they can roam on land for a longer time period. Of course if they could stay out on land for a longer period of time we would have find a way to stop people abusing them.

They only live a few years, primates live decades. It's hardly a fair comparison.

is it only me that doesn't see the ethical dilemma here? animal testing aside i mean.

They only live a few years, primates live decades. It's hardly a fair comparison.

Part of the problem is that a LOT of an octopus' brain is occupied with processing tactile information.

I agree that if they lived longer they would have a greater amount of knowlege and better ways of using it's intelligence, it is just I don't think that you'd get to chimp level.

Who the hell is Al-Bhed?

http://www.ffcompendium.com/art/x2-rikku-a.jpg

That's an Al-Bhed. Ole.

http://bristol.indymedia.org/attachments/jan2006/300px-Statue_of_liberty_in_planet_of_the_apes.jpg

Only a matter of time I tells ya.

I really thought that was an AT-AT in the corner...

I really thought that was an AT-AT in the corner...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/DarkSideOfTheSpoon/atat.jpg