"Accidental Genetic Modification: Six-Legged Mouse Lacks Genitals"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert
Scientists accidentally discovered that turning off the Tgfbr1 gene in mouse embryos led to the development of an extra pair of legs instead of genitals. This unexpected result sheds light on the genetic mechanisms involved in limb and genital development, suggesting a potential link between the two. The study provides insights into the early stages of mammalian embryonic development and may have implications for understanding developmental disorders and diseases.
