Study: We Are All X-Men
By Wyatt Earp | June 13, 2011
That is to say we all have genetic mutations. Sweet.
Scientists have found that each human being has around 60 different mutations in their genes. And although you might lack the superpowers of a character like Wolverine, the results are startling.
Findings by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge and two other institutes in the U.S. and Canada revealed each one of us receives up to 60 mutations in our genome from our parents. It shows that human genomes (our genetic makeup carried on 23 pairs of chromosomes) are mutated in both sperm and egg cells, resulting in changes to our DNA seen in neither parent.
Apparently, my mutation is the ability to be a sarcastic bastard.
Topics: Coolness! | 17 Comments »
June 13th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
So that explains my giant penis…
June 13th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Sully – If I were you, I wouldn’t shop photos of it around. And the Bruins damned well better win tonight!
June 13th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
So where is my ability to astral project? Or my ability for super speed? Or telekineses? Or the ability to bend the children’s will to my own so they will stop bickering and clean their room?
June 13th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Kim – Most of us are like Jubliee; a mutant with lame-ass “powers.”
June 13th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
I have been accused of having gills. (I usually have plenty of air in my tank uopn surfacing after a dive, and can hold my breath over two minutes.) Still, I want laser beams shooting out of my eyes at will.
June 13th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Robert B. – I want Wolverine’s claws and healing ability. Especially with the skin cancer issues.
June 13th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
watching the pre-game now….
June 13th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Sully – I’m at work, but my son is biting his nails at home already. He just wants to get to a Game 7. That’s what I want, too, but I think no matter who wins the Cup, Thomas is the Conn Smythe winner.
June 13th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Well, there IS a genmod combining jellyfish cells and human cells that is emitting a laser
June 13th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Well, I am able to create fireworks with my husband….
June 13th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
I have the power to travel through time. So far, it’s only been one way…
June 13th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
That explains why you look younger and younger all the time.
June 14th, 2011 at 12:45 am
My mutant power is moving 1.3 million mph while sitting still
June 14th, 2011 at 1:55 am
I want the power to turn invisible.
As long as no one else is watching.
June 14th, 2011 at 1:59 am
Wyatt Earp Says:
I want Wolverine’s claws and healing ability. Especially with the skin cancer issues.
Why don’t you start with something more achievable? No, I don’t mean Wolverine’s physique. Get real…
I mean, why don’t you take up smoking cigars?
June 14th, 2011 at 10:13 am
I can read minds, but it’s a useless power. I’m surrounded by dumbasses.
June 14th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
I apparently have the power to talk in a voice that is unhearable by my children.
OT:
WTF Luongo? You moron! You actually tried to psych out Thomas?!? or are you just that stupid?