The right nickname for the wrong reason....

Posted by Brian K. from kbowen.xyplex.com on December 15, 2000 at 14:32:46:

On CNN there's an article on a gene they found in fruit flys (that also exists in people) that doubles the life span:

The long-life gene was named for a comical line -- "I'm not dead yet" -- from a Monty Python movie, Helfand said. The gene's name was suggested by co-author Robert A. Reenan and has been shortened to "Indy."

Maybe this is why Indy survived to his 90's and beyond? :)

Follow Ups:

• Hm, Indy DOES sorta dress like a lumberjack... (nm) lobo 15:43:03 12/15/2000 (0)

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