Posted on Wednesday, 26 August 2009

science: Blue M&Ms linked to reducing spine injury The same blue food dye found in M&Ms and Gatorade could be used to reduce damage caused by spinal injuries. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that when they injected the compound Brilliant Blue G (BBG) into rats suffering spinal cord injuries, the rodents were able to walk again, albeit with a limp. The only side effect was that the treated mice temporarily turned blue. (via)

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Blue M&Ms linked to reducing spine injury

The same blue food dye found in M&Ms and Gatorade could be used to reduce damage caused by spinal injuries. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that when they injected the compound Brilliant Blue G (BBG) into rats suffering spinal cord injuries, the rodents were able to walk again, albeit with a limp. The only side effect was that the treated mice temporarily turned blue. (via)

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    Along with being fucking awesome, this is ADORABLE ;~;
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    HURRY TAVROS DRINK ALL THE BLUE GATORADE :’D …okay maybe not. I don’t know. But if this ever happens to me, I will drink...
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    Medicine, will your wonders never cease.
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    Oh, science, how you amuse me so.
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