#Genetic Splicing

[canadianenclave]

Project Report: Shelly, The Shedding Cow

By: Dr. Jack Crawford, Caducean Order Philly Verse 2266-2271 Subject: Genetic Modification Experiment of Bovine DNA Introduction: The genetic experiment aimed to integrate reptilian DNA into the fragmented pre-war cattle genome, creating an organism exhibiting desirable traits from both contributing species. The specimen, a bull designated as Shelly, was created within the North Philadelphia Survivalist Colony (NPSC). Physiological Traits: Shelly demonstrates an impressive blend of characteristics from the inserted species. Inherited from the cattle genome, he exhibits a robust and muscular physique, a crucial trait for survival in post-war conditions. The cattle-derived genome also contributes to the presence of a thick fur-covered hide, an effective barrier against adverse weather elements. A fascinating aspect of Shelly's physiology is the incorporation of reptilian traits, most notably the ability to shed and regenerate skin. This characteristic, prominent in many reptile species, allows for wound healing and recovery to occur at an enhanced rate compared to ordinary bovines. Physical Appearance: Distinctive visual characteristics separate Shelly from typical cattle. Retaining the bull's well-muscled body, his skin is noticeably smoother, bearing a close resemblance to reptilian texture rather than mammalian fur. Shelly sheds his skin periodically in a manner similar to snakes. The shed skin regenerates, contributing to overall health and vitality. Ethical Concerns and Conclusion: Shelly's creation stands as a scientific breakthrough, showcasing the potential of genetic engineering. Nevertheless, it has also raised ethical questions within the NPSC community. Critics argue that the creation of Shelly constitutes an overstep in manipulating nature, leading to the prohibition of similar genetic experimentation. Despite these ethical disputes, the success of Shelly's creation provides valuable insight into the potential for genetic adaptation and survival in post-war conditions. As Shelly continues to thrive, he offers a living testament to the possibilities and controversies that genetic engineering can introduce to our post-apocalyptic world. End of Report.

[all-lars-bars]

I'm very surprised there are. No fics of Ethan Winters in Bioshock. They're both like Dad-Simulators in horrifying situations.

I think it's perfect and I'm disappointed that apparently no one else has thought this. Leaning on and looking out a window solemnly

[vaguely-concerned]

more for the garashir fairytale grab bag AU I am never going to actually write: garak knows exactly what would break his curse from the start, he just never tells anyone for the longest time b/c he's so sure it could never happen

(it's asking forgiveness, of course. he thinks it's tain's forgiveness he needs, and tain is fucking dead and knew he would be by the time garak woke up so it seems the perfect unbreakable parting fuck-you revenge curse. and garak would expect nothing less from his father than that, so he's resigned to dwindling away painfully. enter julian bashir and his fierce force-of-nature compassion (and also secret illicit immense magical powers) with a steel chair!!! to go 'OH YEAH??? we'll see about that', as you might expect. oh. OH necromancer-ish julian calling tain's ghost up to ask him about what the hell he did and how to undo it, ala his gambit to go see him the wire? and the knowledge he gains from that is what confirms garak's suspicions as to what is Up with this handsome young healer mage because it could be known only by those long dead. cue east of the sun west of the moon part of the narrative once julian understands his game is up and runs away??

anyway getting some true love's kissing in by the end of it all is just a nice bonus it's not needed like strictly magically for either of their situations lol)

[fortunaestalta]

[the-worms-in-your-bones]

‘The timeless child means that river would have to be Amy and the doctors daughter’

Hey, hey come here, I have something to tell you. Ignore the hammer

[mecha--maniac]

If anyone's into it feel free to take this off my hands cause I don't want it:

Metadow where Silver's their kid, facilitated by Metal's mucking about with genetic splicing -- since apparently he's interested in biotech, judging by Heroes -- so insert whatever shipping stuff one wants with them during the 200 years or whatever, and eventually someone gets the bright idea for a test tube baby for some reason, and huh weird it came out looking a lot like that one guy they used to know from the future *wait a minute--*

[buckpaw]

the disease of dogs

[holy-mothxr]

A thought: if the plagas is similar to the Thing, then the megamycete is comparable to the shimmer from annihilation.

[themarvelliteraryuniverse]

◇ Victoria C. McCoy ◇

-> She's a Pharmaceutical Physician. She's trained herself to recognize the scent of different illnesses and diseases to more accurately prescribe necessary medication without the guess work.

-> When she's not developing new treatments, she's the live in physician at the Xavier Institute.

-> She does not like being called the 'School Nurse'. She tells the students to call her Doc Tori. Doctori. See? It's funny!

-> She makes bad jokes and is more than fine if she's the only one who laughs at them.

-> Sweet tooth, explosive temper.

-> Doctor Who Nerd.

[roamingflying]

This is Roland Giraud and Fatim Shamoun they've been married for 10 years and they are currently living in a mobile home truck because their original house blew up but now they can explore the world and doing petty crimes like trespassing or robbing banks

[jbfly46]

The Reptilian Humanoid Gene

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8817453/

[muwitch]

jamming all my fav things in a Mike*

[dr-dilfenshmirtz]

hot take: marty the rabbit boy was the result of an owca agent defecting to marry their nemesis

[estellaestella]

Science headlines that fill you with dread and excitement

[brinaarcadia]

I have begun testing a new approach to the Splicing Sickness problem. ADAM remembers, you see. The method uses the ADAM's own "recall" of past cell configurations to revert each of the patient's genetic changes -- with one final dose, we return the patient to his former self! It is only theory: the number of potential bonding sites for even a single test is innumerable, and I cannot calculate alone. But I have heard of an adding machine at the heart of the city, beyond the capability of any device the world has known. Perhaps… if I could harness its power…

[homunculus-argument]

Someone here could make a post like "kicking a baby is never ok", and one of you nuance-snorting enlightened intellectuals would barge in like "but what if it's a genetically bioengineered chimera baby who has been spliced with the DNA of a football, who will get rubber bone cancer if they don't get kicked around regularly. you can't ever just make a generalised blanket term statement ever that doesn't consider every single outlier possibility that may hypothetically exist. uwu."