Rats are one of the most familiar and annoying animals for humans. Not only can they eat human food and supplies, but they can also spread a variety of deadly diseases. According to statistics, rats have caused far more human deaths than any other war.
But if a rat grows as big as a man, do you know how terrifying it will be? At least one of them, if it can withstand and radiate, it will be beyond the reach of humans!
In 1945, Hiroshima, Japan and the atomic bomb dropped by the U.S. military for a long time were blown into ruins, hundreds of thousands of people were wiped out, and it also became a forbidden area for biological activities.
You think that's what rats are capable of? That's a big mistake! There are a wide variety of rats, more than 500 species in the world, and they are distributed in all corners of the world.
They vary in size, coat color, and Xi, but they all share common characteristics: sharp teeth that can grow continuously; large appetite, omnivorous, can swallow anything; strong reproductive ability, can produce thousands of offspring a year; strong adaptability, can survive in extreme environments. The vitality of rats is staggering.
They can survive temperatures of minus 200 degrees Celsius and minus 150 degrees Celsius, and can withstand pressures of 600 megapascals without injury. They are also very agile in their body structure, able to jump from great heights without getting hurt, can drill through small gaps, and can crawl on vertical walls.
The abilities of almost all superheroes in the human imagination, rats have an absolute all-rounder. And the intelligence of mice is very high, some netizens once took a video of mice bathing themselves with shower gel, wiping their mouths with paper towels after eating, and making some simple tools with branches. They can even recognize their own mirror image, express their emotions, and form friendships with humans.
Rats, this seemingly insignificant animal, actually hide infinite potential. They are the most tenacious creatures on Earth, and if they were to be seen as enemies, they would be an adversary that humans would not be able to eliminate in their lifetime. The dwarf nature of the individual may be the only factor limiting the rat from becoming the overlord of the earth, and if the rat can grow to the size of a human, it will be at the top of the food chain!
Rats are estimated to cause up to $19 billion in economic losses each year and are also responsible for the deaths of millions of people. Why do mice have such a strong ability to survive? It has a lot to do with their genes. The genome of mice is one of the most studied animal genomes in humans because they have a high similarity to humans, reaching 85%. This means that mice and humans have a lot of genes in common, as well as a lot of common physiological and pathological characteristics. As a result, rats are widely used as experimental models in humans to study the effects of various diseases and drugs.
However, the genome of mice also has its own unique advantages. The genome of a mouse is much smaller than that of a human, only one-third of that of a human. This makes the mouse genome more compact, more flexible, and more susceptible to mutation and evolution. The mouse genome is also highly malleable, able to adjust its expression and function in response to changes in the environment. These characteristics allow rats to adapt to a variety of complex and extreme environments, and also allow rats to resist various viruses and toxins.
The genome of mice has a gene called SIRT6 that prolongs the lifespan of mice, allowing them to live longer than normal mice.
The P53 gene, which prevents mice from becoming cancerous, making them less susceptible to cancer than normal mice. The Mx1 gene makes mice immune to the flu virus, making them less susceptible to influenza than normal mice.
The discovery of these genes not only reveals the mystery of the survival of mice, but also provides new perspectives and enlightenment for human medicine and biology. By studying the genes of mice, humans may be able to find new ways and means to prolong life, fight cancer, and fight viruses. Perhaps one day, humans will be able to borrow from the genes of mice and make themselves stronger, healthier, and live longer.
The mouse, a seemingly insignificant animal, actually contains infinite mysteries. They are the most tenacious creatures on the planet and the toughest enemies for humanity to deal with. However, they are also man's most important friend. Because they could be the key to our future.