Mutation Creates SuperKid 747
Tzarius writes "It's not exactly regular Slashdot fare, but the NYTimes has a story about a kid in Berlin (now 4 years old) who was born with naturally massive muscles. It's not a new condition, but it apparently hasn't been recorded in humans before. It also looks like the cause is a suppression of the myostatin protein, which could be reproducible." Reader Spazmasta adds "A gene that blocks production of a muscle-limiting protein (called myostatin) has been found in a abnormally muscular German baby. This news comes apparently 7 years after researchers at Johns Hopkins created 'mighty mice' through a related approach, turning off the gene that produces the muscle-limiting protein. I, for one, welcome our new myostatin-free overlords."
It's destiny (Score:5, Funny)
Cute baby! (Score:5, Funny)
Looks like (Score:3, Funny)
where are the pics? (Score:5, Funny)
here's a picture of his asscrack! (Score:5, Funny)
Someone.. (Score:3, Funny)
Listen to me now.... (Score:2, Funny)
Somebody has to... (Score:5, Funny)
dear god (Score:5, Funny)
Firstly, that a 4 year old toddler can hold 3 kilo individual handheld weights, straight out.
Secondly, that 'many adults' can't hold that much weight. My leatherbound volume of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy has to weigh AT LEAST that much. What the hell is wrong with people?
Mutants (Score:5, Funny)
-Peter
What's his name? (Score:2, Funny)
The kids school (Score:1, Funny)
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry... (Score:5, Funny)
Article about this in latest Scientific American (Score:0, Funny)
my05t/\t1/\/ (Score:5, Funny)
Re:here's a picture of his asscrack! (Score:5, Funny)
For those of you who are afraid to follow the link, in the photo the kid has very well defined leg muscles for a 6 day old baby.
I myself make, uh, plenty of myostatin. In fact, that's my superpower -- making tons of myostatin to keep my body almost superhumanly unmuscled.
Baby's Father.. (Score:5, Funny)
There was no information on the baby's father
Second Coming of Christ! This time, he's kicking your ass!!
Better contact Professor X.... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:dear god (Score:3, Funny)
He's only 4 years old and can already carry his own laptop.
I'd hate to be the parent to ask "Where did you hide Daddy's laptop?".
Re:What's his name? (Score:1, Funny)
Re:makes you wonder... (Score:2, Funny)
Chicks dig the pale glow of a scrawny computer geek.
Re:Baby's Father.. (Score:4, Funny)
(see the 0-budget movie Jesus Christ: Vampire Hunter)
Re:Someone.. (Score:5, Funny)
I dont think Richard is a genetic anomaly though... IIRC his parents are just martial arts and bodybuilding nuts.
Re:Will be used in athletics for a limited time... (Score:3, Funny)
Ladies and Gentlmen welcome to Bagdad Olympics 2044 were all sorts of mutants will compete for the gold medal.
For the 300m sprint we have Rabbit-Man with a third leg from LegBotics(TM) with the capability to run(TM) and jump(PATENT PENDING) as high as 4m.
Next to him we have MuscleMan(TM) with genetically engineered MuscleSoft(TM) muscles that can boost performance to all time records.
We hope(TM) you enjoy(TM) the games! Here are a few messages for you...
Finally!! (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Another Photo (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Listen to me now.... (Score:4, Funny)
We are Hans and Frans, and we're going to PUMP YOU UP!
Re:Another Photo (Score:3, Funny)
I told not to follow that link... That blonde does seem to have a certain fascination for that 'artifact'.
Look out! (Score:4, Funny)
Re:here's a picture of his asscrack! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:PHOTO HERE (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Baby's Father.. (Score:1, Funny)
Is he unbreakable? (Score:4, Funny)
So Hitler was right after all (Score:1, Funny)
We now return you to your regularly schedule programming.
Re:Will be used in athletics for a limited time... (Score:2, Funny)
This means I can get my left arm to the same size as my right?
Re:here's a picture of his asscrack! (Score:5, Funny)
They've got an incredibly understanding father if they inherited any genes from their "uncle" ;)
Re:where are the pics? (Score:2, Funny)
Kid will be a millionaire (Score:1, Funny)
Cute maybe - but at 10 yrs old he'll turn green... (Score:5, Funny)
Who's Your Daddy? (Score:5, Funny)
Barney and Betty's kid? How about a reality check. Consider the following from one of the articles:
They probably couldn't get ahold of the father because he was doing the laundry, taking out the trash or washing dishes, if he knows what's good for him!
ObSoutpark Quote (Score:3, Funny)
Evolution IS a beauty contest (Score:5, Funny)
Hence the dazzling fan of the peacock, which the peacock uses to beat it's prey to death in a frightening, yet fashionable, display of evolutionary fitness.
There are many examples of evolution in weird directions for better sexual selection. For example song birds, fireflies, and Bill Clinton's exaggerated male chin.
Re:It's destiny (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Myostatin in cattle (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Another Photo (Score:2, Funny)
"Go to museum and gaze longingly at penis in a jar. I should have stayed in college."
Re:There must be a major downside... (Score:3, Funny)
Hey, when this little guy grows up, he could have a real interest in supporting a society stable enough to protect his geneticly vulnerable to famine uber-offspring. Once he has a few kids, it will make sense if he gets out there and fights for truth, justice, and the German way, and even before he reproduces, he might want to take a not too risky but socially consious job like crusading reporter for a major metropolitan daily.
Big Surprise (Score:2, Funny)
you picked the wrong simpsons quote! (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Baby's Father.. (Score:2, Funny)
Oh great! (Score:2, Funny)
Well that's new (?) (Score:5, Funny)
Of course, I had the same thought about the "miraculous virgin birth" [google.com] when I learned about parthenogenesis. [google.com]
At least he doesn't have a tail. (Score:0, Funny)
baby talk (Score:4, Funny)
Translation: "Hi. I'm Hans, and I am here to 'Pump you Up!'"
Re:It's destiny (Score:5, Funny)
Pictorial? (Score:2, Funny)
Okay
You can't just throw out phrases like
Massive muscles
Overlords
Super Kid
And not provide any pictures!?!
I want pictures!
Inquireing minds want to know,
-- The Dude
Escaped specimen (Score:2, Funny)
Luckily, I just sent my best agents to "collect" this child and do more genetic testing on him, as he obviously has far surpassed his mother.
Muhahahaha! Soon I will rule the world with my mutant armies of 4 1/2 year olds!
Dare vas no father (Score:2, Funny)
A pratical aplication for this gene: (Score:2, Funny)
* Taking it a little further, wouldn't it be best to selectively breed this trait into a controlled population to produce an expendable workforce? Have this boy, at the age of sixteen, breed with, say, female prison inmates? Use him in cloning research? Produce large lots of him, creating a whole new subclass of humanity. Modify his genes to limit his intellect, and condition his childhood to instill loyalty, and this new class of people will never revolt, and we, the normals of humanity, will guide their actions to better our lives.
* Add to this scenario just a little more: After experiencing the reign of George Bush, a normal/below average intelligence man trying to run the country, it might be best to breed a class of humanity best suited to rule over others: highly intelligent, long lives, and pleasant to look upon. They too will be conditioned, to make them loyal to America, to humanity, to social stability.
* And we, the normals, are left in the middle. A permanent, middle class, unable to amount to anything grand, but also unable to fall through the cracks of society. Those that cannot produce will be "removed" from the world, into breeding programs, or worse. Everyone will have their place, and society would be perfect.
Damn, I love this brave new world.
Re:here's a picture of his asscrack! (Score:2, Funny)
A white guy, an explorer, let's call him Livingstone, is living with a native African tribe. One day the leader of the tribe aproaches him angrily.
Tribe leader: "My wife has just given birth to a white son!"
Livingstone: *face turns red* "Well, you know... uh... sometimes nature can surprise you. For example, look at the goats over there. All the goats are white except one that is black. You see? There's a natural explanation"
Tribe leader: "ok, I understand. I no talk about white son, you no talk about black goat"
Well, I hope that she can run that fast... (Score:3, Funny)