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Monkeys Cured of Color Blindness
Two male squirrel monkeys now see the world in a whole new way -- in full color.

Bacteria Cells Programmed to Count
E. coli bacteria may be simple organisms, but scientists have now created ones that can count to three.

Monkeys Pass on Inserted Gene
Transgenic monkeys can pass a newly acquired gene along to their offspring, new research shows.

Synthetic Life Form Grows in Fla. Lab
Scientists came up with a definition for life, but remained understandably fuzzy on the details.
Drug From Genetically-Engineered Goat Milk Gets OK
The FDA made history when it approved the first drug made from genetically-engineered animals.

Tomatoes Made Purple For Your Health
Genetically-engineered purple tomatoes grown in an unusual endeavor promote a new, healthy food.

Bacteria-Run Computer Solves Math Puzzle
A new living computer, bred from E. coli bacteria, has successfully solved a mathematical puzzle.

Cloned Pigs Glow Like Their Mom
A cloned pig whose genes were altered to make it glow fluorescent green has passed on the trait to its young.