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BALTIMORE—On Monday, scientists at Johns Hopkins University isolated the gene which causes homosexuality in human males, promptly segregating it from normal, heterosexual genes. “I had suspected that gene was queer for a long time now. There was just something not quite right about it,” said team leader Dr. Norbert Reynolds…Among the factors Reynolds cited as evidence of the gene’s gayness: its pinkish hue; meticulously frilly perimeter; and faint but distinct, perfume-like odor.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Genetic Scientists Develop Sheep With Brain Of A Goat

Comic lives here. Hat tip.

…I say Onion.

This is pretty funny:

I went to attend a screening of the creationist propaganda movie, Expelled, a few minutes ago. Well, I tried … but I was Expelled!

Personal genomics has taken a bit of a beating lately, mainly at the hands of the biomedical establishment. One day soon, I promise I will take up these issues on their merits. Meantime, it seems to me there’s only one appropriate response: Theme Song! It comes to you courtesy of the late great Steve Marriott and a post-Frampton incarnation of Humble Pie, circa 1971. So, with apologies to my friends in the healing professions, I say, Rock on, my diploid brothers and sisters:

“Dog Breeders Unveil New Mastiffeagle.” The Onion must be stopped.

I am frequently asked what it will take to make personalized medicine a reality. If I’m being honest and not full of my usual bloated self-regard, I will shrug and say, “I have no idea. You should ask someone who might actually know.”

But if pressed and palpated, I would submit that if there’s a single thing missing from the roadmap to personalized medicine, it’s this:

A mascot.

Other folks have recognized this. To wit: Ladies and gentlemen, meet Prosty the Spokesgland©…

But wait, there’s more. The theme song, sung to the tune of Frosty the Snowman and meant to encourage the use of imaging rather than digital exams (yay!), is truly inspired. Dig the last verse:

Lumpety lump lump
Lumpety lump lump
Look at Prosty grow
Lumpety lump lump
Lumpety lump lump
No more bending over so

From the incomparable Stuff White People Like:

Some white people decide to pull the ultimate move. Prius, Apple Sticker on the back, iPod rocking, and Democratic Candidate bumper sticker. Unstoppable!

There are a few ways you can use this to your advantage. If you are carpooling to an event or party you can always say “can we take your Prius? my car doesn’t get good mileage and I feel guilty driving it.” And bam! Free ride!

If you’re a boomer and a Bowie fan, you can’t help but love this. (hat tip: Andrew Sullivan)