After six weeks the researchers ended up sadly dissecting the blue rat to inspect its spinal cord which is the photo to the right. Scientists were amazed to find that the rat's spinal cord was still blue after 6 weeks. Scientists say that since being blue is the only side effect it may be an actual medical treatment. Researchers of this project say that only having steroids as a treatment for spinal injuries is what prompted this search.
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http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/07/photogalleries/blue-rats-food-dye-heals-pictures/index.html
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