Scientists turn felines into bio-nightlights

Strangely, that wasn’t their primary intention:

South Korean scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays, an achievement that could help develop cures for human genetic diseases, the Science and Technology Ministry said….

The development means other genes can also be inserted in the course of cloning, paving the way for producing lab cats with genetic diseases, including those of humans, to help develop new treatments, the ministry said.

An unnamed spokesfeline, speaking not-for-attribution, reportedly hissed.