DARPA has invested millions in preclinical research studies to develop a means of soldiers surviving significant blood loss. This “breakthrough” would solve the problem of needing life-saving medical treatment immediately after combat injury. That’s clearly a strategic problem during the snags and hazards faced in the heat of battle. Yet, more millions have been invested in squirrel power. Yes, there’s a squirrel gene that makes an enzyme in the pancreas, which enables hibernation through the winter months. Genetic modification (GM) research is being conducted into the possibility of taking
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