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more about #spinalinjury more comments → tetracycloide: the blueing effects of the dye are probably that pronounced because those are albino animals. i would imagine in a animal or human with more typical ... more » Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: Coming soon to Las Vegas: Blue Rat Group. more » se7a7n7: I think this is what Eiffel 65 was trying to tell us 10 years ago. more » drdoombot: This is probably only the precursor to a new type of body modification where people will change their skin color. Ten years from now, I don't think i... more » Don't Make Me Ang Lee. You wouldn't like me when I'm Ang Lee.: I smell a new origin story for Beast any day now. more » bitgod: One of those mice is an Ally, one is FOR THE HORDE! See what happens when you drink too much Mountain Dew. (now if you excuse them, they need to go ... more » disatess: so how did the rat get a spinal injury ? more » Mathmos: Suggests at the least that sporting and other venues where spinal injuries are likely, paramedics, hospitals, etc. should keep blue dye on hand. more » Zapp Brannigan's Girdle: Brawndo! It's got what spines crave! more » IWNH - Dingo Ate My Wallaby: "Using a common study set-up that drops a heavy weight on a rat’s lower back, the scientists inflicted spinal cord injuries on the animals. " Remin... more » Lola del Rio: is it wrong to think that blue-tinged mice are way cute? more » Grey_Area: Poor lil' critters. I hope this leads to practical applications. A good friend of mine has been suffering from ruptured & herniated discs for years. I... more » -
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Blue Sports Drink Dye Might Be Good For Your Spine
Turns out some mysterious chemical additives may not be all bad. The sports drink and Popsicle color additive known as "brilliant blue" might have some serious benefits for people who suffer from spinal injuries, a new study reports. More »
